Director, POS, Omnichannel, Marketplace Engineering

icebreaker; Kreis Stabio; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym access

50% discount on VF brands

Global career opportunities

Inclusive international environment

Break areas and wellness programs

Job summary

VF Corporation is seeking a Director for POS, Omnichannel, and Marketplace Engineering to lead the strategy and architecture of our retail commerce technology. You will drive modernization, build high-performing teams, and ensure operational excellence across POS, omnichannel, and marketplace integrations.

The role requires deep retail tech expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to translate business needs into scalable engineering solutions across brands and regions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software engineering, retail tech, or digital commerce.
• 5+ years leading globally distributed engineering teams.
• Experience defining and executing technology strategies at scale in retail/commerce.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technology strategy for VF's retail commerce platforms across stores, eCommerce, and marketplace channels.
• Lead modernization with cloud-native, event-driven integrations and platform engineering.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align technology investments with business goals.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Engineering leadership

Cloud-native design

APIs & microservices

Omnichannel & retail tech

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Event-driven architecture

APIs

Job description

VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Director, POS, Omnichannel, Marketplace Engineering to join our Digital and Data Technology team based in Stabio, Swithzerland. Let’s talk about the role! The Director, POS, Omnichannel and Marketplace Engineering is a senior engineering leader responsible for the strategy, architecture, delivery, and operational excellence of VF's retail commerce technology ecosystem. This role leads the engineering organization responsible for Point of Sale (POS), Omnichannel Commerce, Marketplace Integrations, and related retail commerce services that enable seamless customer experiences across physical stores, digital channels, and third-party marketplaces. The Director will define the technology vision for the domain, build and develop high-performing engineering teams, and drive the modernization of retail commerce platforms to support VF's global portfolio. Success in this role requires a combination of strong engineering leadership, retail technology expertise, organizational development, and the ability to align technology investments with business priorities across a complex, multi-brand environment.

How You'll Make A Difference

Strategic Mandate

• Define and execute the technology strategy for VF's retail commerce platforms across stores, eCommerce, and marketplace channels.
• Drive modernization through cloud-native architectures, event-driven integrations, automation, and platform engineering practices.
• Enable scalable omnichannel experiences through real-time inventory, order, and customer data synchronization.
• Accelerate marketplace growth by simplifying integrations and reducing time-to-market for new channels.
• Establish engineering standards, governance, and operational excellence across all commerce platforms.
• Champion AI-driven innovation to improve engineering productivity, operational efficiency, and customer experience.

Engineering Leadership

Lead and develop a globally distributed engineering organization responsible for POS, Omnichannel, Marketplace, and Integration platforms.

Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.

Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and technical mentorship.

Technology Strategy & Architecture

Own the roadmap and architecture for retail commerce platforms, including POS, marketplace integrations, and omnichannel capabilities.

Drive adoption of cloud-native, API-first, and event-driven architectures.

Promote platform standardization, scalability, security, and operational resilience across brands and regions.

Business Partnership

Partner with Retail, Digital Commerce, Supply Chain, Marketplace Operations, and Data teams to align technology investments with business priorities.

Influence senior stakeholders on strategic roadmaps, investment decisions, and technology transformation initiatives.

Translate business objectives into scalable engineering solutions with measurable outcomes.

Delivery & Operations

Lead execution of strategic programs using agile delivery models.

Ensure platform reliability, performance, security, and compliance.

Oversee incident management, operational readiness, and continuous improvement across retail commerce systems.

Skills For Success Required

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, retail technology, or digital commerce platforms.
• 5+ years leading globally distributed engineering teams.
• Proven experience defining and executing technology strategies in large-scale retail or commerce environments.
• Strong expertise in retail commerce technologies, including POS (Oracle Xstore, Aptos, New Black), marketplace integrations (Rithum/ChannelAdvisor), order management, and cloud-based platforms.
• Hands-on knowledge of cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure), microservices, Kubernetes, APIs, event-driven systems, and modern integration frameworks.
• Experience delivering scalable omnichannel solutions supporting multiple brands, regions, and channels.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, DevOps, platform reliability, and security.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in global retail, consumer products, or multi-brand organizations.
• Experience leading omnichannel and marketplace transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled retail capabilities such as personalization, forecasting, intelligent order routing, or marketplace optimization.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices.
• Master's degree in a related discipline.

About VF

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.

Learn more at vfc.com

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks
• Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!

R-20260729-0018 VF Corporation habille les consommateurs partout dans le monde grâce à son portefeuille diversifié de marques emblématiques de style de vie, notamment Vans®, The North Face® et Timberland®. Fondée en 1899, VF est l’une des plus importantes entreprises mondiales de vêtements, de chaussures et d’accessoires. Elle exerce ses activités de façon socialement et écologiquement responsable dans de nombreuses régions du monde, catégories de produits et canaux de distribution. VF s’engage à offrir des produits novateurs aux consommateurs et à créer une valeur durable pour ses clients et ses actionnaires. VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories, and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders.

Énoncé de vision de VF en matière de diversité VF s’engage à créer un environnement inclusif qui accueille et valorise les différences parmi tous ses associés, ses clients, ses fournisseurs et les collectivités où nous vivons et exerçons nos activités. Le succès et la croissance continus de VF sont renforcés par des initiatives qui favorisent la diversité à l’échelle mondiale. VF s’engage à offrir l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi et à traiter ses associés et ses candidats sans discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, le sexe, l’âge, l’origine nationale, la religion, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’état matrimonial, la citoyenneté, un handicap, le statut d’ancien combattant protégé, le statut VIH/sida ou tout autre motif protégé par la loi. VF s’engage à répondre aux divers besoins des personnes en situation de handicap dans des délais raisonnables, conformément aux principes d’autonomie, de dignité, d’intégration et d’égalité des chances. Pour ce faire, VF s’efforcera de cerner, de prévenir et d’éliminer les obstacles à l’accessibilité partout où cela est possible, tout en respectant les exigences en matière d’accessibilité prévues par l’ADA, la LAPHO (AODA) et toute autre réglementation provinciale, étatique ou locale applicable. VF s’engage à assurer l’accessibilité numérique, à se conformer aux Règles pour l’accessibilité des contenus Web (WCAG) 2.1, niveau AA, ainsi qu’aux normes de conception accessible de l’ADA et de la LAPHO (AODA), et à toute autre réglementation applicable. Si vous avez besoin d’une mesure d’adaptation ou si vous avez des questions concernant cet énoncé, veuillez transmettre votre demande à [e-mail].

VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected basis. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to [e-mail].