Head Of It

Netenders Holding; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range €65,000 - €80,000 gross p

Flexible start and finish times

23 vacation days

Meal vouchers

Health insurance

Gym program for employees

26 days home office per quarter

Brunch every Friday

Team building / afterwork

Office in center of Barcelona

Pet friendly office

Job summary

Netenders Holding seeks a Head of IT to lead our technology strategy for a global e-commerce platform. You will manage the internal IT team, collaborate with remote vendors, and partner with the CEO and COO to drive innovation and uptime.

You will define a technology roadmap, oversee infrastructure, optimize performance, and mentor engineers with a focus on Ruby on Rails and React. The role is based in Barcelona with a dynamic, fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technical leadership within e-commerce.
• Deep knowledge of e-commerce technologies, cloud architectures, CMS, and databases.
• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails; strong React experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects and teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and risk-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a visionary e-commerce technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies and best practices to maintain competitive edge.
• Design and manage scalable infrastructure across frontend, backend, and native apps to ensure uptime and security.
• Recruit, mentor and lead tech teams with a focus on Ruby on Rails and React.
• Define KPIs, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvements across platforms.
• Lead development and launch of platform features within budgets and timelines.
• Oversee Google campaigns and feed integrations per platform guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

E-commerce systems

Cloud architectures

CMS

Databases

Ruby on Rails

React

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Ruby on Rails

Google Analytics

Google Merchant Center

Google Ads

Google Shopping

CMS platforms

Job description

Who we are

We are a pioneer in wholesale blank apparel and a fast-growing global leader, delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to customers worldwide.

What we are looking for

At Netenders, we're seeking a Head of IT to lead our technology efforts, manage our internal IT team, and work with remote vendors to develop and maintain our e-commerce platforms. Working closely with the CEO and COO, you'll be instrumental in shaping our technology strategy, overseeing infrastructure, nurturing technical talent, and driving innovation.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a visionary e-commerce technology roadmap, collaborating closely with the leadership team to align IT goals with broader business objectives.
• Drive competitive advantage by evaluating emerging technologies, tracking market trends, and adopting industry best practices.
• Design, deploy, and manage high-performing technical infrastructure across e-commerce frontend, backend, and native apps.
• Guarantee maximum uptime, security, and site reliability through fast issue resolution and proactive prevention.
• Recruit, mentor, and oversee high-performing tech teams, with a specialized focus on Ruby on Rails and React.
• Foster a collaborative, highly motivated environment that drives continuous learning based on individual strengths.
• Define and analyze technical and operational KPIs for our e-commerce platforms, taking strategic actions to drive continuous performance improvements.
• Lead the development and launch of new platform features across teams, ensuring code quality, strict project timelines, and budget alignment.
• Oversee successful website rollouts, managing Google campaign launches and maintaining seamless Google feed integrations per platform guidelines.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in technical leadership roles, with a strong preference for e-commerce sector expertise.
• In-depth knowledge of e-commerce technologies, cloud architectures, content management systems (CMS), and databases.
• Proficiency in Ruby and Rails.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, including the coordination of multidisciplinary teams working with diverse languages and platforms.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop talent.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management abilities.
• Strong communication skills, enabling you to translate technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in Google Merchant Center, Google Analytics, Google Shopping and Google Ads
• Experience with online analytics and advertising tools is advantageous.

Our benefits

• Salary range : €65,000 - €80,000 gross per year
• Flexible start and finish times
• 23 vacation days
• Meal vouchers for your daily meal
• Health insurance
• Exclusive access to our gym program for employees
• 26 days of home office per quarter
• Brunch every Friday!
• Quarterly team building / afterwork
• Nice office in the center of Barcelona
• Pet friendly office

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of care, proactivity, inclusivity and excellence. With us, you will find opportunities for professional growth and development, enabling you to flourish in a supportive and dynamic workplace.