Head of Technology (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Rotterdam, Venlo

About the role

Your mission as Head of Technology, you will lead the development, execution and scaling of our technology vision. This is a unique opportunity to shape the core architecture and technical roadmap of our platform. You will inspire and grow our software engineering and DevOps teams and work closely with our Head of Product and his team. You will put everything in place to ensure that our platform and tech-stack support the needs of our customers and partners.

Your mission

You will be part of a high performing Leadership Team disrupting the parcel logistics industry
Opportunity to shape the future of a high impact logistics platform in a traditional industry
You will report into the CEO of Shipcloud
Collaborate closely with the CTO of Logicall Group to ensure alignment in strategy and architecture
Being part of a company with very strong strategic and financial stakeholders as Shipcloud is part of Logicall Group which is owned by Waterland Private Equity

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute the company’s technology strategy and roadmap in alignment with business goals
Lead and grow our software engineering and DevOps teams
Oversee the architecture, development and maintenance of our platform
Ensure system scalability, reliability and security
Ensure data governance and compliance
Establish strong engineering processes, continuous CI/CD pipelines and agile methodologies
Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve performance and customer experience
Proactively manage discussions around “buy or build” decisions
Organize internal stakeholder management within Shipcloud and Logicall Group

Platform Stack:

Hosted: Azure cloud
Programming language: .Net, VueJS
Database: Postgresql & MSSQL
Supporting microservices: .NET, NodeJS, Java
API Gateway: APISIX

Your profile

10 years of experience in software development, 3+ years in a tech leadership role (for instance CTO, Head of Engineering, Lead Developer)
Proven success with scaling platform based products in high growth environments
Strong grasp of modern cloud infrastructure (Azure), microservices and APIs
Demonstrated ability to deliver quickly without compromising code quality or stability
Experience with software security, DevOps and performance monitoring
Excellent leadership, strategic thinking and engineering skills
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
Excellent English language skills and Dutch language skills is a plus

Why us?

Empowerment & Impact: Flat hierarchies and the opportunity to shape structures and processes in a dynamic environment.
International Culture: Be part of a vibrant company with an open and collaborative corporate culture.
Workspaces: Work from our beautiful office in Rotterdam/Venlo, with the flexibility to visit our other locations.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, mobile working options, and 27.5 vacation days provide a balance.
Modern Equipment: Benefit from modern workplace equipment.
Comfort: Enjoy coffee, drinks, and fresh fruits in the office.
Onboarding: Structured onboarding with our buddy program.
Community: Take part in regular team events.

Your contact person

Sam Houwen
CEO

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About us

At Shipcloud, we are an international team united by a shared vision & passionate about logistics, e-commerce and software. Our cloud-based platform enables businesses to connect with all major shipping service providers and is designed to simplify the complex world of logistics.

We work hard, celebrate our achievements, and thrive on innovation as we push towards our goals. With offices in Hamburg, Bielefeld, Venlo, Rotterdam, and Madrid, we embrace a collaborative, creative and vibrant work environment. If you are excited by challenges, driven by results, and ready to be part of something bigger, Shipcloud is the place for you.

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