ALOHAS is more than a fashion brand: it’s a responsible shopping experience and a chance to participate in the fight against overproduction in fashion.Working 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.In a nutshell, we love what we do and it shows! THE ROLEAt ALOHAS, we are building an AI-native company. Technology is not a support function. It is the foundation of how the entire business operates: product, brand, growth, finance, and operations.We 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.This is a high-leverage leadership position. You will not build, you will set direction, review decisions, and ensure technology translates into business value.YOUR CHALLENGEAs Fractional CTO, your mission will be to:Define and evolve the technical vision of an AI-native companyEnsure our partner ecosystem delivers quality, on time, aligned with architectureProvide strategic oversight without becoming a delivery bottleneckAct as safety net and backup for critical technical decisionsTranslate technology to CEO and leadership team C-Level & Business AlignmentTranslate business objectives into executable technology strategiesCommunicate technology vision, risks, and opportunities to CEOSupport leadership decisions on growth, scalability,



and transformationWork alongside COO who implements business logic hands-on with AI toolsPartner Ecosystem OversightStrategic oversight of 5+ specialized technology partners:Quarterly partner performance reviewsContract negotiations and vendor selection (with COO)Identify when to replace underperforming partnersMaintain backup vendor relationshipsArchitecture & Technical StrategyDefine target architectures for scalability, performance, maintainabilityReview and validate architectural decisions from AI Software Crafter and partnersLead architectural transformation initiatives when neededEnsure long-term coherence across all systems (Shopify, Odoo, Data, AI agents)AI Agent Architecture OversightGuide AI agent strategy and orchestration approachReview MCP server implementations and tool integrationsEnsure AI initiatives align with overall architectureBalance rapid experimentation with production stabilityTesting, Quality & Reliability StrategyDefine comprehensive testing strategy across products and integrationsEstablish quality standards and acceptance criteriaPromote quality as built-in capability, not afterthoughtReview partner testing practices and deliverable qualityGovernance FrameworkEstablish lightweight, effective development governance:Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)Coding, integration, and documentation standardsReview and validation processesAI Software Crafter enforces governance daily; CTO reviews quarterlyApply governance consistently across internal and partner developmentTech Debt & Platform HealthSet strategy for technical debt reductionDefine prioritization framework for tech debt vs. featuresAI Software Crafter and partners execute; CTO reviews progressBalance delivery needs with long-term sustainabilityAI Software Crafter Enablement & BackupAct as strategic counterpart and sounding boardProvide architectural clarity and prioritization supportEnsure rapid AI-driven experimentation happens within scalable frameworkServe as backup if AI Software Crafter is unavailable or leavesCan step into 4-5 days/week temporarily during transitionsYOU WILL ROCK AT THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE...Proven experience as CTO, Fractional CTO, VP Engineering, or Principal ArchitectTrack record in architectural evolution and transformation of digital platformsStrong experience defining and executing medium/long-term technical strategiesExperience managing technology vendors and partnersDeep understanding of:Modern backend/frontend architecturesCloud-native platforms (GCP required)API-first and event-driven systemsSolid background in testing strategies, CI/CD, quality frameworksComfortable operating at C-level with technical and non-technical stakeholdersAble to provide direction without becoming delivery bottleneckFamiliarity with AI/LLM landscape and agentic systemsExperience in Fashion/Retail/E-commerceKnowledge of Shopify and OdooExperience supporting high-growth or transformation phasesWAYS OF WORKINGFlexible days per week (~40 hours/month), versátil schedulingMonthly strategy session with CEO + COOWeekly sync with AI Software Crafter (30-60 min)Quarterly partner reviews and architecture assessmentsPragmatic, impact-driven mindsetPreference for clarity over complexityStrong bias toward enablement rather than controlAvailable for temporary increase during crises or transitionsBENEFITSA Culture of Freedom, Responsibility & Trust: We believe in autonomy, accountability, and mutual respect.Flexible Working Hours : Adapt your schedule to your lifestyle. We trust you to get the job done.We’re a Company with SoulWe live and breathe sustainabilityWe support family-life balance, parenthood, gender equality, and diversityð¼Exclusive Discounts Enjoy up to 70% off our productsYour family and friends benefit too!Home Office SetupLaptop + essential peripherals (keyboard, mouse, monitor)Growth & Happiness Constructive feedback, ongoing learning, and support for your professional journeyMonthly After-Work Events in Barcelona Because we like to celebrate together!Ready for the challenge?About ALOHASApply to work with us: careers.alohas.com/jobsOur website: alohas.com and IG: @alohas

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