Technical Lead

We are looking for a Director of Technology who brings a blend of strategic depth and hands-on capability. You will

drive the end-to-end technology and product vision, while also rolling up your sleeves to ensure high-quality

execution across all digital touchpoints. This is a builder’s role - perfect for someone who thrives in high-growth

environments, can architect scalable platforms and leads teams by example. You’ll own engineering and product

functions, ensuring alignment with the company’s ambitious growth plans.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

● Define and own the tech and product vision aligned with Indus Action’s mission, market needs and

business goals.

● Architect and scale secure, user-centric web and mobile platforms to expand welfare access.

● Lead cross-functional teams across product, design, UX and engineering, fostering a

high-performance, innovation-driven culture.

● Drive agile roadmaps with rapid iteration, ensuring responsiveness to user feedback and policy

shifts.

● Implement best-in-class development practices, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure and platform security.

● Oversee scalable data architecture, ethical data use and actionable analytics.

● Collaborate with government, operations and fundraising teams to drive product-market fit.

● Stay ahead of general tech and AI trends to inform strategic decisions and product evolution.

● Partner closely with the CTO to shape organisational strategy with a strong tech-product lens.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

● Proven track record of aligning tech with mission-driven outcomes.

● Deep experience in building scalable, interoperable digital tools in low-resource, high-impact

settings.

● Strong leadership in product strategy, UX for marginalised users and engineering execution.

● Hands-on with cloud, microservices, DevOps, agile and secure system design.

● Adept at identifying inefficiencies and deploying tech to enhance service delivery and beneficiary

impact.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPENTENCIES & VALUES -

● Citizen Focussed Mindset: Place the vulnerable citizen at the centre of every action

● Entrepreneurial Energy: Own your time and resources to deliver solutions

● Dealing with Ambiguity: Grace under pressure, progressive elaboration

● Growth Mindset: Every experience is an opportunity for growth

● Collaboration: Build productive partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE -

● Proven experience in building and scaling building and scaling digital platforms aimed at social

impact

● Demonstrated success in strategic planning, cross-functional leadership and stakeholder

engagement at national or state levels

● Experience mentoring high-performing technical teams while fostering inclusive, values-aligned

growth environments

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹2,500,000.00 - ₹3,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to relocate to Delhi?
• What is your current CTC?
• What is your Expected CTC?
• Are you experienced with product management- Roadmap, UX/UI Design, User research etc?
• Are you experienced with front end technologies- React, Angular etc?
• Are you experienced with Cloud Infrastructure-AWS, CI/CD pipeline etc?
• Have you worked in AI related projects?
• Are you willing to work for Developmental sector such as NGO?
• Have you worked on any government projects?

Work Location: In person