Chief Technology Officer - eCommerce

About the Company

We're a profitable, fast-scaling e-commerce business with a footprint across leading marketplaces, quick-commerce channels, and our own D2C platform. The next stage of our growth demands a technology function that's lean, smart, and built for business impact-not just complexity.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a builder first, leader second. This role is for someone who can:

- Architect the technology roadmap from a blank page

- Ship production-quality code when the stakes are high

- Lead cross-functional execution from idea to launch

- Make the hard calls on build vs buy vs partner decisions

- Balance speed, scalability, and ROI

What You'll Own

1. Technology Vision & Roadmap

- Align tech priorities with business strategy

- Translate high-level goals into executable engineering initiatives

- Set clear short- and long-term milestones

2. Hands-On Development

- Code and review critical projects yourself

- Keep platforms stable, fast, and cost-efficient

- Optimize site performance, CMS, internal tools, ERP, CRM integrations

3. Cross-Functional Execution

- Collaborate closely with marketing, operations, design, and product

- Oversee external vendors where relevant

- Implement effective tech project management practices

4. Team Leadership

- Build and mentor a high-performing engineering and product team

- Foster a culture of ownership and smart, independent decision-making

5. Data & Intelligence

- Develop internal data pipelines and BI dashboards

- Use data to power marketing, logistics, and customer experience decisions

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Strong engineering background with a track record of shipping production-quality code

- 2-3 years leading tech teams, preferably in e-commerce or D2C

- Experience with Shopify, Magento, or custom stacks; AWS/GCP; analytics tools

- System thinker with the ability to execute fast

- Confident communicator across technical and business stakeholders

Why Join Us

- A direct seat at the leadership table

- Freedom to design and lead tech the right way-without red tape

- Competitive salary + ESOPs

- A no-politics, high-ownership culture focused on outcomes