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 ROLE At 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 CHALLENGE Define and evolve the technical vision of an AI‐native company

Ensure our partner ecosystem delivers quality, on time, aligned with architecture

Provide strategic oversight without becoming a delivery bottleneck

Act as safety net and backup for critical technical decisions

Translate technology to CEO and leadership team

C-Level & Business Alignment Translate business objectives into executable technology strategies

Communicate technology vision, risks, and opportunities to CEO

Support leadership decisions on growth, scalability, and transformation

Work alongside COO who implements business logic hands‐on with AI tools

Partner Ecosystem Oversight Strategic oversight of 5+ specialized technology partners

Quarterly partner performance reviews

Contract negotiations and vendor selection (with COO)

Identify when to replace underperforming partners

Maintain backup vendor relationships

Architecture & Technical Strategy Define target architectures for scalability,



performance, maintainability

Review and validate architectural decisions from AI Software Crafter and partners

Lead architectural transformation initiatives when needed

Ensure long‐term coherence across all systems (Shopify, Odoo, Data, AI agents)

AI Agent Architecture Oversight Guide AI agent strategy and orchestration approach

Review MCP server implementations and tool integrations

Ensure AI initiatives align with overall architecture

Balance rapid experimentation with production stability

Testing, Quality & Reliability Strategy Define comprehensive testing strategy across products and integrations

Establish quality standards and acceptance criteria

Promote quality as built‐in capability, not afterthought

Review partner testing practices and deliverable quality

Governance Framework Establish lightweight, effective development governance: Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)

Coding, integration, and documentation standards

Review and validation processes

AI Software Crafter enforces governance daily; CTO reviews quarterly

Apply governance consistently across internal and partner development

Tech Debt & Platform Health Set strategy for technical debt reduction

Define prioritization framework for tech debt vs. features

AI Software Crafter and partners execute; CTO reviews progress

Balance delivery needs with long‐term sustainability

AI Software Crafter Enablement & Backup Act as strategic counterpart and sounding board

Provide architectural clarity and prioritization support

Ensure rapid AI‐driven experimentation happens within scalable framework

Serve as backup if AI Software Crafter is unavailable or leaves

Can step into 4‐5 days/week temporarily during transitions





YOU WILL ROCK AT THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE Proven experience as CTO, Fractional CTO, VP Engineering, or Principal Architect

Track record in architectural evolution and transformation of digital platforms

Strong experience defining and executing medium/long‐term technical strategies

Experience managing technology vendors and partners

Deep understanding of: Modern backend/frontend architectures

Cloud‐native platforms (GCP required)

API‐first and event‐driven systems

Solid background in testing strategies, CI/CD, quality frameworks

Comfortable operating at C‐level with technical and non‐technical stakeholders

Able to provide direction without becoming delivery bottleneck

Familiarity with AI/LLM landscape and agentic systems

Experience in Fashion/Retail/E‐commerce

Knowledge of Shopify and Odoo

Experience supporting high‐growth or transformation phases

WAYS OF WORKING Flexible days per week (~40 hours/month), flexible scheduling

Monthly strategy session with CEO + COO

Weekly sync with AI Software Crafter (30‐60 min)

Quarterly partner reviews and architecture assessments

Pragmatic, impact‐driven mindset

Preference for clarity over complexity

Strong bias toward enablement rather than control

Available for temporary increase during crises or transitions

Benefits A Culture of Freedom, Responsibility & Trust: We believe in autonomy, accountability, and mutual respect.

Versátil Working Hours : Adapt your schedule to your lifestyle. We trust you to get the job done.

We're a Company with Soul We live and breathe sustainability

We support family‐life balance, parenthood, gender equality, and diversity

Exclusive Discounts Enjoy up to 70% off our products

Your family and friends benefit too!

Home Office Setup Laptop + essential peripherals (keyboard, mouse, monitor)

Growth & Happiness Constructive feedback, ongoing learning, and support for your professional journey

Monthly After‐Work Events in Barcelona Because we like to celebrate together!

Ready for the challenge?

About ALOHAS Apply to work with us: careers.alohas.com/jobs

Our website: alohas.com and IG: @alohas

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