Technical Director

About the job

A unique opportunity at a direct-to-consumer scale up! MR MARVIS is looking for an experienced tech savvy Technical Director to be responsible for its rapidly growing headless/composable tech stack. You will play a pivotal role in driving the technical vision, strategy, and execution to support the growth and success of our ecommerce/retail backbone. You will lead a talented team of engineers and technical professionals, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions.

Currently, we operate in a hybrid manner with an internal team and external agencies to execute most of the stack/(web)development activities. You will be heading these operations and have the ability to expand the team in a direction that fits your vision and strategy on improving the technical output and quality/maintainability of our stack. You’ll collaborate directly with the Management Team, who oversee the online commercial aspects/priorities.

About MR MARVIS 

MR MARVIS is a fast-growing Amsterdam-based online-first menswear brand that is fully dedicated to delivering the perfect shorts & trousers. After a successful launch in 2016 it has become the #1 shorts brand in The Netherlands! Our product offering is growing every year into a broader offering of shorts and trousers, but currently also includes tops, sneakers and accessories. In terms of markets and channels we are expanding rapidly: with currently eight physical stores across The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and online presence in France, Spain, UK and Italy. We expect to have 25 physical stores by 2025. 

Our mission is to share positive energy around the world and make people feel marvellous. We do so by creating iconic designs, offering best-in class service and driving conscious decisions for people and the planet.

As a clothing brand, we want to take responsibility for the impact we have on the world. We aim for timeless design, conscious choices for more sustainable materials and local European production (handmade in Portugal) - in short we are an advocate of “slow fashion”. That is why we are working every day to reduce our emissions and create value for everyone who comes into contact with MR MARVIS. Therefore, we are proud to have become a Certified B Corporation (B Corp). As a B Corp, MR MARVIS is part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. Being a force for good goes beyond producing- and selling sustainably, in the end it’s about people. In line with our mission, we participate in several charity and voluntary activities that in most cases focus on the people who sometimes feel a little less marvellous. Examples include: our employees visit elderly homes and dance with elderly who too often feel lonely, our employees help renovate homes for homeless people, and every year we participate in (and donate to) a charity campaign against child cancer (KiKa). It is also reflected in various HR choices we’ve made so far: good pension plans and disability insurances, learning & development budgets, trainings & inspirational talks, daily healthy catered lunch (on the house), matching employees donations, monthly sport budget, free access to coaches & psychologists, and much more. 

What you'll do

• Setting a technical vision, which translates into a roadmap that balances business objectives with an excellent technical infrastructure.

• Provide technical guidance and leadership in resolving business-wide complex technical challenges and issues. This in close alignment with management and relevant directors.

• Lead, shape and mentor a team of internal and external engineers fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

• Measure and provide insight into the performance and availability of our infrastructure and the performance of our website, and ideate and evaluate AB tests.

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, vendors, tools, and frameworks to enhance efficiency, performance, and scalability.

• Ensuring that code quality, reusability, maintainability and documentation are always prioritized.

• Collaborate closely with our merchandising team, branding team, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver exceptional experiences.

• Spearhead AI development initiatives to push the boundaries of innovation and enhance our product offerings / merchandising. 

• Our IT-stack as a whole, incl. but not limited to cost-control, privacy, security and scalability.

• Ensuring the company is compliant with privacy and security standards.

• Establish processes for IT operations, including laptop/device management, retail infrastructure (Wi-Fi, iPads, phones, etc.), ensuring seamless and efficient functioning of omnichannel technical systems across the organisation.

• Set short and long term team goals, with relevant KPIs and OKRs.

• Lead weekly team meetings, sprint retro’s and/or daily standups to ensure alignment on vision and priorities across Merchandising, Engineering and E-Commerce as a whole.

Our (current) stack

• Shopify Plus (OMS/PIM)

• Sanity CMS

• Next.js

• Vercel

• PostgreSQL

• Redis

• Cloudflare

• OpenAI

• Google Cloud Platform

• Klaviyo

• PostHog

• Playwright

• GitHub

• Odoo ERP

• Patchworks (iPaaS)

What you'll bring

• 8+ years of experience in a similar technical role (e.g. Head of Tech, Head of Engineering, Director of Engineering CPO/CTO/CPTO).

• Strong understanding of ecommerce platforms, architecture, and (marketing) technologies, with hands-on experience in building and scaling high-traffic e-commerce websites or applications.

• Extensive experience in software engineering, architecture, and development, with proficiency in multiple programming languages and technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React, Node.js, SQL).

• Deep knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern sysops/devops practices, including CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure as code.

• Good understanding of business dynamics: balancing commercial objectives with customer experience/brand strategy/costs/timelines.

• Good understanding of agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.

• Bonus points for experience with: Shopify, headless/JAMstack, fashion / apparel, omnichannel/POS e-commerce, ERP, direct-to-customer, working with UI/UX designers (Figma).

• Fluency in English (written and verbal); additional languages a plus.

What you'll get

Like every great employer we offer you a competitive salary and the following benefits;

• 25 vacation days;

• A pension scheme, because later is also important;

• Mobility allowance in case you live outside of Amsterdam;

• All equipment needed to set you up success;

• Daily free & fresh lunch served at the office;

• 25% discount on the entire MR MARVIS collection;

• Monthly "wellness budget" to use for ClassPass, Swapfiets and several gyms;

• Free unlimited access to OpenUp (coaches/psychologists) and Headspace (meditation app);

• Personal development opportunities to help you grow and excel in your role;

• Hybrid working with an inspiring office in the heart of Amsterdam.

• Working in a fun, international team at a fast growing scale-up;

• Amazing team events and weekly Friday drinks with your colleagues.

MR MARVIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment for all current and potential employees. A diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. So no matter where you’re from, who you love, or what you believe in, we welcome you to be your true self at MR MARVIS.