Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – BHUMI Location: New Delhi / Hybrid Type: Full-time | Founding Team Domain: GovTech, Real Estate Tech, GIS, LegalTech About BHUMI BHUMI (Bharat Housing Unified Mapping Interface) is India’s first digital land bank platform, aimed at solving the country’s most complex land-related challenges. We’re building a tech-first, GIS-powered interface that verifies land parcels, maps ownership lineage, and enables legal transparency through features like Self-KYA™, legal status tagging, and scheme eligibility filters. We are currently piloting BHUMI in South Delhi and have secured our domain: www.bhumi.info. This is a unique opportunity to join the founding team of a mission-driven platform at the intersection of law, land, and technology . Role Summary We are seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the development of the BHUMI platform from MVP through scale. As a founding team member, you will own the technical architecture, product execution, and team-building required to bring our platform to life. The ideal candidate is someone with deep technical experience, a startup mindset, and a passion for solving real-world problems through civic and urban technology. What Success Looks Like The launch of a robust, user-friendly GIS-integrated web platform (Phase 1: South Delhi) A scalable, secure backend supporting parcel data, legal documents, and user accounts Seamless integration of features like map overlays, filters, document uploads, and user dashboards A growing tech team aligned with BHUMI’s mission and roadmap Zero downtime, clean data processing, and strict compliance with privacy norms Key Responsibilities Architect and build the core BHUMI platform (web first; mobile optional) Integrate GIS/mapping systems (Mapbox, Leaflet, QGIS or similar) Develop secure user dashboards with role-based access and document verification workflows Oversee the development of the Self-KYA™ module and database-backed land record system Ensure data security, platform scalability, and regulatory compliance (IT Act, DPDP) Hire, mentor, and manage engineering talent as the platform scales Collaborate with legal, product, and design teams to translate policy + vision into usable tech Identify tech partnerships, APIs, and open-data resources to strengthen platform features Qualifications Proven experience building scalable web platforms (SaaS, govtech, real estate tech, civic apps preferred) Strong command of frontend + backend frameworks (e.g., React, Next.js, Node.js, Django, or similar) Experience with GIS integration and mapping tools (Mapbox, Leaflet, QGIS, OpenStreetMap) Strong understanding of data architecture, privacy protocols, and open standards Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to work independently in early-stage environments Bonus: Experience in civic tech, legaltech, or property/land registry systems Bonus: Familiarity with Indian governance frameworks and land record structures Why Join BHUMI Be a founding tech leader in a platform that could transform how land is verified and accessed in India Work alongside a founder with deep legal and entrepreneurial expertise Build tech that will impact millions — from citizens to policymakers to builders Define the product and culture from Day 1 Equity and long-term ownership in a high-impact venture Show more Show less