CTO for Game-Changing Ride-Hailing App, Zipo

Job ID: 40151292

Budget: $30 – $250 USD

Title:
CTO / Senior Mobile App Developer Needed for Driver-First Ride-Hailing Startup (London)

Description:
We’re building Zipo, a driver-first ride-hailing platform launching in London that replaces commission with a simple monthly subscription, materially improving driver earnings and retention.

We’re looking for a hands-on CTO or senior full-stack/mobile engineer to own the technical build of our MVP and evolve into a long-term technical leader.

This is not a generic Uber clone — we are building a compliant, scalable platform in a highly regulated market.

What we need built (initial scope):

Rider app (iOS + Android or responsive web MVP)

Driver app with onboarding, subscription gating, job flow, earnings

Core backend (auth, trips, payments, status logic)

Admin panel for driver approval, compliance, and support

Map-based UX (or non-map driver view if cleaner for v1)

Subscription billing logic (£79.99/month, auto-renew, cancel anytime)

Tech flexibility:
Open to Flutter, React Native, or modern web + backend stack. Architecture decisions are part of the role.

What we’re looking for:

Strong experience building consumer mobile apps

Comfortable owning product + engineering decisions

Familiarity with real-time systems, payments, and state logic

Bonus: experience in mobility, marketplaces, or regulated products

Engagement:

Initial paid build (Freelancer contract)

Clear path to CTO role + equity for the right person

Founder-led, fast-moving startup with a defined launch plan

Please include:

Relevant app examples (live or GitHub)

Your proposed tech stack

Availability and expected compensation

We’re moving quickly and looking for someone who wants to build, not just ship tickets.