The posting
As Head of Technology, you will lead the technology strategy and execution for Samara
Capital, reporting directly to the Founder & CEO. This is a strategic and hands-on role
requiring both visionary thinking and practical execution capabilities.
Head of Technology
About Samara Capital
Notable Investments & Exits
Sapphire Foods – Master franchisee of KFC and Pizza Hut in India and Sri Lanka
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More Retail – Amazon's only joint venture globally
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Edme – Leading Insurance brokerage platform
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Leadership & Stability
Role Overview
Key Responsibilities
Build and scale the onboarding, transaction management, and customer experience
technology stack, including seamless digital onboarding for investors
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Lead and execute technology and product innovation initiatives to scale the investor
base
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Transform product strategy into high-quality engineering execution, ensuring timely
and effective delivery
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Guarantee system reliability, scalability, and security across all digital platforms
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Manage outsourced technology vendors, enforcing strict SLAs and maintaining
accountability
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Drive automation initiatives and cost efficiency across technology operations
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Develop and maintain products that customers proactively search for , compare, and
choose
•System Architecture: Expertise in designing scalable system architectures, cloud
infrastructure, and security protocols
Hands-on Execution: Ability to code and provide architectural guidance—not just
oversight but practical involvement in development
Problem-Solving: Excellent debugging and troubleshooting acumen
Vendor Management: Strong capability to select, manage, and enforce technology
vendor SLAs
Cross-functional Collaboration: Proven effectiveness in partnering with product
and business teams to align technology initiatives with organizational goals
Ownership & Urgency: High ownership mentality, sense of urgency, and meticulous
attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment
Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-
technical stakeholders
Strategic thinking combined with operational excellence
Success in this role will be measured by the following key outcomes:
Work directly with the Founder & CEO in a strategic leadership role
Lead technology transformation at a well-established, profitable alternative
investments firm
Partner with an experienced and stable leadership team committed to long-term
excellence
Opportunity to build world-class technology infrastructure for a growing investor
base
Access to deal flow and insights across India's premier private equity landscape
Required Competencies & Skills
Technical Expertise
Leadership & Management
Organizational Fit
Expected Outcomes & Metrics
Deploy core technology modules within 6 months with zero critical bugs at launch
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Maintain system uptime greater than 99% with zero major security lapses
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Achieve and maintain compliance with SEBI, RBI, and global security standards
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Deliver all projects within agreed timelines and budgets
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Ensure vendor SLAs are consistently met and exceeded
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Foster seamless cross-functional alignment between technology and operations
teams to enable timely milestone delivery
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Why Join Samara CapitalSamara Capital is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are
valued and respected. Employment decisions are based on professional qualifications,
skills, experience, and merit. The firm welcomes applications from candidates of all
backgrounds and provides equal oppor
