Founding CTO

Technical Co-Founder

Startup: Thapala

Location: Vijayawada/ Remote – India

Stage: Early-stage MVP

Technology: React Native, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL

About Thapala

Thapala is building a new approach to digital communication.

We want to make professional communication as simple and quick as sending a text message, while retaining the structure and reliability of email.

Our communication identity system, tCode, is designed to help people connect and exchange Posts through a unique digital identity.

We are looking for a Technical Co-Founder who wants to build this product from the ground up and take ownership of its technology.

Your role

You will lead the complete technical development of Thapala, from the existing React Native MVP to a production-ready application.

Key responsibilities

1. Review and improve the existing React Native application.
2. Design the complete technical architecture.
3. Develop the backend, database and APIs.
4. Build the tCode identity and recipient-resolution system.
5. Develop the Post creation, delivery and reply engine.
6. Implement authentication, notifications and attachments.
7. Ensure data privacy, application security and reliability.
8. Manage GitHub, deployment, testing and technical documentation.
9. Establish engineering standards and future hiring requirements.
10. Work closely with the founder on product strategy and execution.

Required skills

• Strong React Native development experience.
• Advanced JavaScript / TypeScript.
• Node.js backend development.
• PostgreSQL and database architecture.
• REST API development.
• Authentication and authorization.
• Cloud infrastructure and deployment.
• Git, testing and debugging.
• Understanding of mobile application security.

What we value

• Experience building and launching an application independently.
• Strong product thinking.
• Ability to work with limited resources.
• Ownership and accountability.
• Long-term commitment to building a startup.
• Honest communication and collaborative decision-making.

Partnership opportunity

This is not a conventional developer position.

We are looking for someone who wants to become a genuine technology partner, share responsibility for building the company and participate in its long-term success.

Compensation: Early-stage, mutually agreed cash compensation and founder equity based on commitment, experience, contribution and responsibilities.

Interested candidates should share:

• Resume / LinkedIn profile
• GitHub portfolio
• Previously published applications
• A short note explaining why they want to join an early-stage startup