Chief Technology Officer

Sanne; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative fashion-tech brand is seeking a visionary CTO to lead its technology strategy and drive the development of a groundbreaking e-commerce platform. This role involves collaborating with creative minds to integrate advanced technologies, ensuring a seamless customer experience while promoting sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in e-commerce, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for innovation. Join a dynamic team dedicated to reshaping luxury retail through technology and sustainability, and help define a new era in fashion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity potential

Full relocation support to Dubai

Collaboration with creative teams

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technology leadership roles, ideally in fashion-tech or e-commerce.
• Strong track record of launching and scaling digital products.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Oversee development of made-to-order e-commerce platform.

Skills

Leadership in technology

E-commerce expertise

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

DevOps practices

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Agile methodologies

Job description

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About Sanne

Sanne is a London-born, Dubai-based fashion-tech brand redefining luxury through sustainability and innovation. Our made-to-order model eliminates overproduction, delivering custom garments within a week. We are harnessing advanced technologies to streamline and enhance the fashion retail experience. Our initiative involves the integration of state-of-the-art digital solutions, including but not limited to 3D body scanning and a software we are developing. This approach ensures a personalized customer experience and reduces waste, aligning with our commitment to environmental responsibility.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a visionary CTO to lead Sanne’s technology strategy and bring our ambitious fashion-tech project to life. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge with entrepreneurial drive and experience in e-commerce or retail tech.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute Sanne’s technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to set IT and production priorities, goals, and timelines.
• Allocate IT resources effectively, establish KPIs, and monitor performance.
• Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and agile delivery.
• Oversee development of our made-to-order e-commerce platform and back-end systems.
• Lead integration of advanced technologies like AI-driven sizing algorithms and personalization engines.
• Ensure technical excellence in product solutions and manage technical delivery across teams.
• Collaborate with industrial and retail designers to implement our modular physical retail concept.

Infrastructure, Security & Operations

• Manage technology budgets and oversee IT infrastructure, data management, and security.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and IT security plans.
• Ensure scalable, secure infrastructure supporting global growth.
• Make strategic decisions around architecture, tools, and systems to support rapid innovation.
• Maintain strategic partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and tech collaborators.
• Represent Sanne’s technical vision externally to investors, partners, or press.
• Lead communications with third-party development firms and service providers.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the bridge between technical and non-technical teams, translating strategy and progress.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams across design, marketing, production, and retail.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technology leadership roles, ideally in fashion-tech, e-commerce, or retail innovation.
• Proficient in modern software development practices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and DevOps.
• Strong track record of launching and scaling digital products and platforms.
• Experience managing teams, budgets, roadmaps, and vendor relationships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for sustainability and fashion innovation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a hands-on approach.

Why Join Sanne?

• Help shape a category-defining retail concept with global ambitions.
• Collaborate with visionary creatives, engineers, and design studios.
• Be part of a brand that fuses sustainability with technology.
• Competitive salary, equity potential, and full relocation support to Dubai.
• Join a fast-growing team reshaping luxury retail.

To apply, send your CV to [emailprotected] with a brief cover letter explaining your interest and experience.