Development Lead (Remote, Full-Time) [AS198]

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About the role

As Development Lead, you will take ownership of the technical direction and delivery of a mobile app and supporting platform at a pivotal early stage of the business. This is a highly hands-on, product-focused role where you will act as the lead engineer and technical owner, working closely with the CEO to turn vision into a scalable, high-quality product.

This role suits someone who thrives in fast-paced startup environments, is passionate about building products end-to-end, and is excited by the opportunity to grow into a senior leadership position as the company scales. The role is permanent, with long-term growth potential and the possibility of equity.

Responsibilities:
• Take ownership of the technical leadership of the app and platform, acting as the primary decision-maker for engineering and delivery.
• Lead the end-to-end development of new features across mobile applications (iOS and Android) and supporting backend services.
• Maintain and improve existing workflows, resolve bugs, and ensure a high-quality, stable user experience.
• Work in a highly product-driven way, translating the CEO’s vision into practical, scalable technical solutions.
• Immerse yourself in the product, users, and problem space to continuously improve the solution and suggest innovative ways to grow and evolve the platform.
• Balance front-end and back-end development responsibilities (approximately 50/50).
• Use modern development tooling, including AI-assisted coding tools, to move quickly while maintaining quality.
• Operate autonomously while collaborating closely with the CEO and other contributors across the business.
• Lay the foundations for future technical growth, with the opportunity to shape engineering practices as the team expands.

Requirements:
• 4+ years of professional development experience, with the capability to operate at a senior or lead level in a startup environment.
• Strong experience in mobile app development for iOS and Android, delivering production-ready applications.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of a product from a technical perspective, including feature delivery, refinement, and bug fixing.
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. Replit or similar “vibe/AI coding” platforms) to accelerate development.
• A strong product mindset, with the ability to think beyond code and focus on user value and business outcomes.
• High level of passion and commitment to the project, with a genuine interest in the product, its users, and its long-term success.
• Comfortable working in an early-stage startup with ambiguity, pace, and evolving priorities.

Nice to have:
• Experience with AI coding tools beyond Replit, or a strong interest in experimenting with emerging AI-assisted development workflows.
• Previous exposure to early-stage startups or being an early technical hire.
• Experience contributing to product direction or informal product ownership alongside engineering delivery.
• Interest in growing into a broader leadership role as the company scales, potentially including equity participation.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping and iterative product development.

Benefits:
• Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
• No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words
• Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
• Support That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
• True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued

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