Vacature Chief Technology Officer

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in The Netherlands, GT Ecom BV is on a mission to build the most efficient global direct-to-consumer infrastructure and become the world’s largest e-commerce company—powered by a collective of successful, scalable brands. By 2026, we’re aiming to achieve $500 million in revenue and operate over 50 thriving online stores worldwide.

With a team of 160+ top-tier remote e-commerce professionals across the globe, we blend local brand experiences with cross-border logistics, ensuring every customer feels connected—no matter where they are.

At our core, we value hard work, freedom with responsibility, constant improvement, and a mindset of positivity. We believe in building a high-performance, remote-first culture where honesty, excellence, and creativity drive everything we do—because the future of work is global, and we’re building it together.

The Upsides of Working with Us

💪 Hard Work That Matters

We’re surrounded by people who care deeply and give their best. We don’t settle for average—we show up, push boundaries, and aim high. That shared drive creates momentum and meaning in everything we do.

🔓 Freedom with Responsibility

You have the freedom to choose how, when, and where you work—but freedom only thrives when it’s paired with ownership. We trust you to manage your time, meet your commitments, and take responsibility for your impact.

📚 Constant Improvement

Growth is part of our DNA. We believe in learning, evolving, and getting 1% better every day. Whether it’s a new skill, a fresh mindset, or sharper execution—stagnation isn’t in our vocabulary.

🌞 Positivity by Default

We approach people, problems, and communication with a positive mindset. That means giving the benefit of the doubt, staying constructive, and keeping energy high—even when challenges arise.

🗣️ Honesty & Transparency

We believe the fastest way to move forward is through clear, honest communication. No politics. No guessing games. Just straight talk that builds trust and strengthens our team.

🏆 Excellence Is the Baseline

We hold ourselves and each other to a high standard—not out of pressure, but out of pride. We care too much about what we’re building to accept "good enough." Excellence is the expectation.

🎯 Creativity Welcome Here

We encourage bold ideas, fast testing, and open collaboration. Failure doesn’t scare us—comfort does. That’s why creativity is valued as a core ingredient in everything from product to process.

We’re on the lookout for a Chief Technology Officer to drive IT improvements within the company and lead our team of developers!

The Challenge

We are growing & scaling and we are in need of tons of tools to help improve and streamline our processes (both store-front and back-end). We have a team of skilled developers and your job is to ensure that what we needs gets done - with quality and on time.

Early Success Milestones for this role

Deliver and implement the tools that are currently in the pipeline of the IT team.

Your Team When You Join Us

You will collaborate with the Executives and Managers of the team to align on business and operations needs. You will also lead a team of 6 Full Stack Developers to get these projects done.

We would love to hear from you if…

• You have have strong, proven experience as a full-stack developer before the rise of generative AI (i.e., not someone who only started coding after AI tools became popular).
• Must have experience building AI-powered tools (e.g., automation tools, AI-driven dashboards, intelligent assistants).
• Must also be skilled at using AI to enhance their coding workflow (e.g., with GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.).
• Should be passionate about AI and stay current with the latest models, trends, and tools.
• Should have the capability and willingness to manage and mentor a small team of junior developers or “Vibe Coders” (developers who primarily use AI to code).

Couple of the notes about the role

• This is not a salaried position. This is an Independent Contractor role.
• This role is only for candidates who are currently based in The Netherlands and who does not need work visa sponsorship now or at any point in the future.
• We do not offer visa sponsorship — candidates must already have the right to work in the Netherlands.
• You must be able to commit at least 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.
• This is a hybrid role — you must come to the office at least every Monday. Remote work is allowed for the rest of the week.
• We require everybody in the team to use Hubstaff (https://hubstaff.com/) to track hours worked.

Compensation

We pay on an hourly basis — we’re open to reviewing rates based on experience and expertise. This role may have performance incentives.

If you are excited about the opportunity and feel like you are a good fit, we encourage you to apply today and talk to one of our recruiters. We look forward to seeing how your skills and experiences align with our vision.

Note: Your portfolio is a strong requirement for the role. Your application will be tagged as rejected if you cannot provide your portfolio. Please avoid re-using your resume or putting your LinkedIn profile in the portfolio link.