ppbALOHAS is more than a fashion brand /b: it’s a responsible shopping experience and a chance to participate in the fight against overproduction in fashion. /p pWorking at ALOHAS is being part of the innovation and growth of a Spanish start‑up with a young, creative and proactive team, good communication and a high level of energy! It’s demanding but extremely rewarding due to an environment where we take pride in learning from one another and strive to make sustainability a way of life beyond the workplace.? /p pIn a nutshell, we love what we do and it shows! ? /p h3THE ROLE /h3 pAt bALOHAS /b, we are building an AI‑native company. /p pTechnology is not a support function. It is the foundation of how the entire business operates: product, brand, growth, finance, and operations. /p pWe are looking for a fractional CTO to provide senior technical leadership, focusing on technology strategy, architecture governance, and partner oversight, while enabling fast execution through our AI Software Crafter and specialized technology partners. /p pThis is a high‑leverage leadership position. You will not build, you will set direction, review decisions, and ensure technology translates into business value. /p h3YOUR CHALLENGE /h3 ul liDefine and evolve the technical vision of an AI‑native company /li liEnsure our partner ecosystem delivers quality, on time, aligned with architecture /li liProvide strategic oversight without becoming a delivery bottleneck /li liAct as safety net and backup for critical technical decisions /li liTranslate technology to CEO and leadership team /li /ul h3C-Level Business Alignment /h3 ul liTranslate business objectives into executable technology strategies /li liCommunicate technology vision, risks, and opportunities to CEO /li liSupport leadership decisions on growth, scalability, and transformation /li liWork alongside COO who implements business logic hands‑on with AI tools /li /ul h3Partner Ecosystem Oversight /h3 ul liStrategic oversight of 5+ specialized technology partners /li liQuarterly partner performance reviews /li liContract negotiations and vendor selection (with COO) /li liIdentify when to replace underperforming partners /li liMaintain backup vendor relationships /li /ul h3Architecture Technical Strategy /h3 ul liDefine target architectures for scalability, performance,



maintainability /li liReview and validate architectural decisions from AI Software Crafter and partners /li liLead architectural transformation initiatives when needed /li liEnsure long‑term coherence across all systems (Shopify, Odoo, Data, AI agents) /li /ul h3AI Agent Architecture Oversight /h3 ul liGuide AI agent strategy and orchestration approach /li liReview MCP server implementations and tool integrations /li liEnsure AI initiatives align with overall architecture /li liBalance rapid experimentation with production stability /li /ul h3Testing, Quality Reliability Strategy /h3 ul liDefine comprehensive testing strategy across products and integrations /li liEstablish quality standards and acceptance criteria /li liPromote quality as built‑in capability, not afterthought /li liReview partner testing practices and deliverable quality /li /ul h3Governance Framework /h3 ul liEstablish lightweight, effective development governance: ul liArchitecture Decision Records (ADRs) /li liCoding, integration, and documentation standards /li liReview and validation processes /li /ul /li liAI Software Crafter enforces governance daily; CTO reviews quarterly /li liApply governance consistently across internal and partner development /li /ul h3Tech Debt Platform Health /h3 ul liSet strategy for technical debt reduction /li liDefine prioritization framework for tech debt vs. features /li liAI Software Crafter and partners execute; CTO reviews progress /li liBalance delivery needs with long‑term sustainability /li /ul h3AI Software Crafter Enablement Backup /h3 ul liAct as strategic counterpart and sounding board /li liProvide architectural clarity and prioritization support /li liEnsure rapid AI‑driven experimentation happens within scalable framework /li liServe as backup if AI Software Crafter is unavailable or leaves /li liCan step into 4‑5 days/week temporarily during transitions /li /ul h3YOU WILL ROCK AT THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE /h3 ul liProven experience as CTO, Fractional CTO, VP Engineering,



or Principal Architect /li liTrack record in architectural evolution and transformation of digital platforms /li liStrong experience defining and executing medium/long‑term technical strategies /li liExperience managing technology vendors and partners /li liDeep understanding of: ul liModern backend/frontend architectures /li liCloud‑native platforms (GCP required) /li liAPI‑first and event‑driven systems /li /ul /li liSolid background in testing strategies, CI/CD, quality frameworks /li liComfortable operating at C‑level with technical and non‑technical stakeholders /li liAble to provide direction without becoming delivery bottleneck /li liFamiliarity with AI/LLM landscape and agentic systems /li liExperience in Fashion/Retail/E‑commerce /li liKnowledge of Shopify and Odoo /li liExperience supporting high‑growth or transformation phases /li /ul h3WAYS OF WORKING /h3 ul liFlexible days per week (~40 hours/month), versátil scheduling /li liMonthly strategy session with CEO + COO /li liWeekly sync with AI Software Crafter (30‑60 min) /li liQuarterly partner reviews and architecture assessments /li liPragmatic, impact‑driven mindset /li liPreference for clarity over complexity /li liStrong bias toward enablement rather than control /li liAvailable for temporary increase during crises or transitions /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 ul liA Culture of Freedom, Responsibility Trust: We believe in autonomy, accountability, and mutual respect. /li liFlexible Working Hours ⏰: Adapt your schedule to your lifestyle. We trust you to get the job done. /li liWe’re a Company with Soul ul liWe live and breathe sustainability /li liWe support family‑life balance, parenthood, gender equality, and diversity /li /ul /li liExclusive Discounts ul liEnjoy up to 70% off our products /li liYour family and friends benefit too! /li /ul /li liHome Office Setup ul liLaptop + essential peripherals (keyboard, mouse, monitor) /li /ul /li liGrowth Happiness ul liConstructive feedback, ongoing learning, and support for your professional journey /li /ul /li liMonthly After‑Work Events in Barcelona ul liBecause we like to celebrate together! /li /ul /li /ul pReady for the challenge? ? /p h3About ALOHAS /h3 pApply to work with us: careers.alohas.com/jobs /p pOur website: alohas.com and IG: @alohas /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Fractional CTO (Technology & AI Governance) (Barcelona)
🏢 ALOHAS
📍 Barcelona