Technical Lead - Merch Platform & ERP - Fast Growing Scale Up

Monday Merch; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MacBook Pro

External monitor

Noise cancelling headphones

Yearly company retreat

Free lunch

23 days paid time off

Office in Rotterdam

Job summary

Monday Merch is seeking a hands-on Technical Lead in Rotterdam to own the technology stack and guide a growing team of engineers across backend, frontend, and infrastructure.

You will translate long‑term goals into actionable tasks, mentor a team including remote members, and drive performance, security, and scalability. The role emphasizes AI-driven development and rapid innovation within a fast-paced scale‑up.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in frontend and backend.
• Deep expertise in Python (Odoo) and Vue/Nuxt 3.
• Proven leadership with mentoring or managing engineers.
• Strong communication across teams and stakeholders.
• Experience applying AI, automation, and LLMs to development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build – Set the technical direction while contributing hands-on to key projects across backend, frontend, and infrastructure.
• Turn Strategy into Execution – Translate long-term company goals into daily engineering tasks, ensuring the team moves efficiently towards our vision.
• Mentor and Elevate the Team – Support and coach a team of seven engineers (including remote members).
• Optimize and Scale – Improve performance, security, and maintainability across our tech stack as we scale rapidly.
• Innovate with AI and Automation – Leverage LLMs and automation to enhance productivity and reduce manual coding efforts.

Skills

Frontend & Backend

Python (Odoo)

Vue.js / Nuxt 3

Leadership & Mentorship

AI & Automation

Tools

GitHub

Linear

Odoo

GCP

Job description

Location: Hybrid - Rotterdam, Netherlands

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: €6,000+ gross/month. We’re growing fast, you grow with us.

About The Role

Are you a hands‑on engineering leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments? Do you want to build and scale cutting‑edge software that powers a rapidly growing company? Monday Merch is revolutionizing branded merchandise, combining automation, AI, and smart platforms to streamline everything from design to delivery. As our Technical Lead, you will take full ownership of our technology, guiding a team of engineers while remaining actively involved in development. Your mission is to drive technical excellence, scalability, and innovation—ensuring our platform continues to redefine the merch industry.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and Build – Set the technical direction while contributing hands‑on to key projects across backend, frontend, and infrastructure.


• Turn Strategy into Execution – Translate long‑term company goals into daily engineering tasks, ensuring the team moves efficiently towards our vision.


• Mentor and Elevate the Team – Support and coach a team of seven engineers (including remote members), fostering best practices in clean code, architecture, and AI‑supported development.


• Optimize and Scale – Improve performance, security, and maintainability across our tech stack as we scale rapidly.


• Innovate with AI and Automation – Leverage large language models (LLMs) and automation to enhance productivity and reduce manual coding efforts.


• Own Key Products:
  
  
  
  • Merch Platform (Vue) – Custom‑built for seamless client engagement.
  
  
  • Shop (Nuxt) – A highly dynamic e‑commerce experience.
  
  
  • ERP (Python/Odoo) – The engine that keeps our operations running.
  
  
  
  

Our Tech Stack

• Backend: Python (Odoo ERP)


• Frontend: Vue.js & Nuxt 3


• Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform (GCP)


• AI & Automation: Large Language Models (LLMs) for code assistance


• Workflow: GitHub + Linear

Why Monday Merch?

• Rapid growth opportunities in a fast‑paced scale‑up.


• Work from our beautiful office in the city centre of Rotterdam.


• Work with great tools (including a brand new MacBook, supersize external screen and Noice Cancelling Headphones).


• Yearly Company Workation.


• Paid days off: 23 days per year.


• Free lunch at the office.


• Collaborate closely with our Founders, who have a track record of building successful companies.


• Be part of a fun, young, international team, with regular social events.


• Ranked in the LinkedIn 10 top startups of The Netherlands of 2025

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong background in both frontend and backend development.


• Full‑stack proficiency, with deep expertise in Python (Odoo) and Vue/Nuxt 3.


• Leadership mindset with experience mentoring or managing engineers, with a passion for helping teams grow.


• Systematic and structured approach, balancing high‑level strategy with day‑to‑day execution.


• Proven experience in using AI, automation, and LLMs to optimize development workflows.


• Strong communication skills, able to convey technical ideas effectively across teams and stakeholders.