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 shaping the technical vision, strategy, and team to support the growth and success of our ecommerce/retail backbone. 

As Technical Director, you will be the leader of all things digital- and (physical) tech at MR MARVIS. From the reliability of our ecommerce platform to internal automations, from business-critical dashboards and back-office systems to the provisioning of laptops and point-of-sale terminals—you will oversee it all and ensure we have the right people, processes, partners and tools in place to allow our business to scale while minimising complexity and security- and compliance vulnerabilities. You will lead a talented team of 16 professionals (Engineers, IT,  Product Owner, Data Engineers & Analysts, Merchandising, CRO, UI/UX), collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions. 

To get a glimpse of the stage we are in, here’s a selection of topics that are being worked on: merging legacy separate Shopify instances (and connected systems) into a single Shopify Markets instance, taking our digital returns experience to the next level and allowing omni-channel returns, investigating various AI solutions to allow online style advice, improving our master data management setup, integrating a new ERP system (Odoo) in various business processes, moving certain integrations over to a new iPaaS, setting up mobile device management for HQ and retail POS systems, setting up a platform integrator to allow selling through marketplaces & facilitating branded shop-in-shop sales, implementation of RFID to improve stock accuracy.

About MR MARVIS 

MR MARVIS is an Amsterdam-based men's clothing brand launched in 2016, dedicated to creating the perfect shorts, trousers and tops. We are the largest Dutch clothing brand with a B Corp Certification; a label which is only awarded to companies that demonstrably make a positive impact and contribute to a better world. You’ve probably spotted us in vibrant cities such as Amsterdam, Antwerp, Munich and Brussels and we have a strong online presence across Europe.

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. To make our employees feel marvellous, we offer pension schemes and disability insurance and give them the opportunity to invest in personal growth and development.

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.

• Lead, shape and mentor a team of 16 professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

• Oversee the entire tech stack, ensuring it is cost-effective, secure, privacy-compliant, and scalable. This includes managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations, implementing cost controls, and continuously evaluating the infrastructure to support current and future business needs.

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

• Define and uphold security standards across systems and processes, ensuring proactive identification, mitigation, and communication of risks—including those related to data privacy, infrastructure, and third-party integrations.

• Measure and provide insight into the performance and availability of our infrastructure and the performance of our website.

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

• Spearhead AI development initiatives to push the boundaries of consumer facing innovations and automation of various internal processes. 

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

Our (current) stack

• Shopify Plus (OMS/PIM)

• Sanity (CMS)

• Next.js

• Vercel

• PostgreSQL

• Redis

• Cloudflare

• OpenAI

• Algolia

• DBT

• Airbyte

• Omni (BI)

• Google Cloud Platform

• Klaviyo

• PostHog

• Playwright

• GitHub

• Odoo ERP

• Patchworks (iPaaS)

• Retool

• Hightouch (CDP)

• Slimstock

What you'll bring

• 8+ years of experience in a similar technical leadership role (e.g. Technology Director, Head of Technology, Tech Lead, CTO, CIO, IT director, ICT director, etc).

• Strong understanding of systems that support a composable / MACH architecture of a global ecommerce/retail business

• Strong people leadership skills—able to coach, build and inspire high-performing teams

• Affinity with managing a diverse group of technical professionals: Engineers, IT,  Product Owner, Data Engineers & Analysts, Merchandising, CRO, UI/UX.

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

• Experience in a similar business environment (direct-to-consumer omnichannel retail) is considered a plus

• Fluency in English (written and verbal)

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 for success;

• Daily free & fresh lunch served at the office;

• 20% discount on the entire MR MARVIS collection;

• Monthly "Wellbeing budget for Swapfiets, Treatwell, or several gyms. Want to invest your budget? You can, via Peaks!

• Free unlimited access to OpenUp (coaching/psychologists platform) as well as Meditation Moments (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.