Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead

Job Description

About Zenvayal Zenvayal is reimagining the future of food from the ground up. We’re building India’s most transparent, traceable, and trusted farm-to-fork ecosystem — combining native agriculture, clean food production, and cutting-edge technology. As our Senior Software Engineer , you won’t just write code — you'll architect systems that empower farmers, transform food supply chains, and bring radical transparency to what people eat. What You’ll Do Own end-to-end systems : Design, develop, and scale core platforms that power our internal ops, farmer network, and consumer-facing experiences Build traceability tools : Architect data-rich systems that track food from farm to fork Develop customer-facing products : Web apps, mobile tools, and dashboards for D2C, RTC kits, and meat traceability Integrate IoT and AgriTech : Work with sensors, smart devices, and analytics to digitize farms Mentor junior engineers : Guide and grow a team of developers and interns Collaborate across functions : Work with product, design, agri-ops, and content teams to launch impactful features What You Bring 4+ years of experience building and shipping production-level web or mobile applications Strong in JavaScript/TypeScript , React , Node.js , or any modern backend framework Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB , or other scalable databases Comfort with CI/CD , version control, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) Understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture Ownership mindset – you’re not just looking to write tickets, but build products Bonus: Experience with IoT, GIS, agritech, or supply chain systems Nice to Have Passion for food systems, sustainability, or agriculture Previous startup experience or exposure to zero-to-one product building Ability to speak/read Tamil is a plus (not mandatory) Why Join Zenvayal? Be part of India’s agri-tech revolution Work on products that blend tradition with deep tech Absolute ownership & startup-style speed Build tech that directly impacts farmers and food consumers Small team. Big vision. Global impact. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month Benefits: Commuter assistance Flexible schedule Paid sick time Schedule: Day shift Ability to commute/relocate: Tiruchengodu, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): Which technologies and frameworks have you worked with extensively? (List your primary stack) Have you built or led the development of any end-to-end products or platforms? Please briefly describe one. Do you have experience integrating with external APIs or building microservices? Have you worked with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure? (Please specify) Have you led or contributed significantly to designing system architecture? Describe a time when you had to scale or refactor a system for performance. What did you do? How do you ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance in fast-moving projects? Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment where processes evolve dynamically? (Yes/No) Have you ever worked with small cross-functional teams (product, design, operations)? Have you previously built products that impact real-world users or rural communities? Are you comfortable working closely with non-tech teams like agriculture, food processing, or field ops? (Yes/No) Experience: full-stack or backend development: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person