Seeking a Passionate Full-Stack Developer for My Startup – Bazzar (Equity-Based)

**Hey IITians,** I’m **Sayantan**, the founder of **Bazzar**, an e-commerce platform focused solely on showcasing and supporting Indian homegrown brands. We’re currently in the process of building our **MVP** and looking for a **Founding Engineer** to join the team. **Here’s a bit about the journey:** I’ve been working on Bazzar full-time and have made significant progress, but I’m now seeking a brilliant developer who shares my vision and is ready to take on the exciting challenge of building an e-commerce marketplace from scratch. However, I’m bootstrapping the startup, so I can’t offer a salary in this initial stage, but I can offer **equity compensation** and a chance to be part of something impactful from the ground up. If you’re someone who’s passionate about building products, scaling tech, and contributing to an e-commerce revolution for Indian brands, this could be the right fit! **Here are the requirements for the role:** 1. **Full-Stack Development Expertise:** • Proficiency in **React.js**/ **Next.js** (frontend) & **Node.js**/ **Django**/ **Flask** (backend). • Experience with **PostgreSQL**/**MySQL** and API management. 2. **E-commerce Knowledge:** • Previous experience with e-commerce platforms (Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce, or similar) is a plus. 3. **Payment Gateway Integration:** • Expertise in integrating payment solutions like **Razorpay**, **PayU**, or **Stripe**. 4. **Scalable Architecture:** • Knowledge of building scalable back-end systems with cloud platforms like **AWS**, **GCP**, or **Azure**. 5. **UI/UX Sensitivity:** • An understanding of clean, responsive, and user-friendly designs. 6. **Git & CI/CD Pipelines:** • Familiarity with version control and deploying production-ready apps. 7. **Passion for Startups:** • Someone willing to work with equity only in the early stage and has a deep belief in the mission. **What I Offer:** • **Equity in the startup (5-15%)**: Negotiable based on your skills and contributions. • **Founding Engineer title**: You will play a key role in shaping the product and the company’s future. • **Hands-on Learning & Growth**: Build an e-commerce platform from the ground up. • **Autonomy & Ownership**: Significant ownership of tech, product decisions, and engineering processes. • **Future Rewards**: As the startup grows and secures funding, we will revisit salary discussions and offer fair compensation. • **Impact**: Make a difference by building a platform that supports Indian homegrown brands. • **Collaborative Environment**: Work closely with a passionate team committed to innovation and creative problem-solving. If you’re interested, or if you know someone who would be a great fit, I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to DM me or comment below. Let’s build something amazing together 🚀 Thanks in advance, Sayantan Khaskel Founder, Bazzar