Technical Co-Founder at Meetsta

About Meetsta: Meetsta is a dynamic and innovative social networking platform designed exclusively for college students. Our mission is to provide a tailored and engaging space where students can connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships within their academic communities.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Technical Co-Founder to join Meetsta and play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our platform. As a Technical Co-Founder, you will work closely with the founding team to lead the development of our product, ensuring scalability, reliability, and an exceptional user experience for college students across the globe.

Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership: Take a lead role in defining the technical strategy and vision for Meetsta, aligning it with the overall business objectives.
2. Product Development: Oversee the end-to-end development process, from conceptualization to implementation, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality features and updates.
3. Team Building: Recruit, lead, and mentor a world-class engineering team. Foster a collaborative and innovative culture, promoting continuous learning and professional development.
4. Architecture and Scalability: Design and implement a robust and scalable technical architecture that can support the platform's growth and evolving user needs.
5. Technology Stack: Make informed decisions on the selection of technologies and tools, keeping abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
6. Quality Assurance: Implement best practices for code review, testing, and deployment to maintain a high standard of code quality and reliability.
7. Security: Prioritize and implement security measures to safeguard user data and ensure the platform's integrity.
8. Collaboration with Non-Technical Teams: Work closely with non-technical teams to understand business requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure a seamless integration of technology and business strategies.
9. Innovation: Drive innovation within the platform, exploring new features and technologies to enhance the user experience and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

Requirements:

1. Technical Expertise: Proven experience in full-stack development with expertise in web and mobile technologies. Familiarity with relevant frameworks and languages.
2. Startup Interest: Strong work ethic and conviction to work in a demanding startup environment.
3. Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a technical team.
4. Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically and align technical decisions with business goals.
5. Passion for Education: A genuine interest in creating a positive impact on the educational experience of college students.