Cofounder / CTO

Arkive is an early start-up, who is building a circular learning system for the beauty industry. We digitize beauty excess inventory and help beauty brands fight against unauthorized sales and counterfeit products. An intelligent, self-operating solution for the industry for better forecasting of demand- and supply challenges in the global cosmetics supply chain. Today we still serve in Europe, but Arkive’s ambition is global to give each product the right destination, to the right user, during the right time.

Our vision is to support the beauty industry with a solution for overproduction and excess stock, whilst offering a product-, data-driven and circular solution in the form of a blockchain model.

The community of Arkive is the digital generation, Gen Z, the value-based, and eco-friendly shopper. Our community cares about inclusivity, sustainability, is genderless, and adores everything about beauty, and health. Arkive believes that everything and everybody deserves a first- and second chance at life.

Where is Arkive and what is the product roadmap?

1. Backend & databases are currently decentralized due to multi-system usage which slowly will migrate into a DataOps environment;
2. B2C sales, traction, reach and communication solution > marketplace w/ psychical and non-physical flow.
3. The social aspect to collect activity (after custom data model and pipeline), personalization (ideally after a pipeline, but MVP possible)
4. B2B UI solution for output of digital publication efforts in the form of a partner portal containing individual (data) management components, dynamic pricing, insights, and more.
5. Ad product (after implementation of personalization)
6. Measurement component in form of SSRS/Visualization with ability to interconnect multi-systems
7. BI DB & data centralization

Start-up vibes
As start-ups are building towards their vision, it’s an environment of change and constant improvement. At the same time, it’s an opportunity to learn, as you are allowed to run additional projects next to your official role if it doesn’t interfere with the role objectives. We provide an environment where mistakes are allowed, we support you even to kick-off new projects which could be outside of your comfort zone. Arkive has a flat hierarchy structure, which gives you the opportunity to involve yourself in tactical, and strategic topics, next to your operational tasks. We believe in teamwork, transparency and together, we will reach the stars soon.

Arkive has a clear growth vision in terms of team structure, and your role is an added value in a particular department. Based on your daily tasks, and objectives, we also reward Arkivers in different ways and clear growth plans.

Responsibilities
Depending on the role (cofounder, emerging CTO), the product vision of Arkive will slowly be translated into goals, milestones, and actions. It’s expected to manage the area end-to-end, w/ objectives, prioritization, (release) process, and communication.

1. Build the Product & Development department
2. Create, test and deploy new, innovative website applications in a timely and efficient manner, while concurrently working with other developers to meet (data) requirements
3. Identify and fix compatibility issues involving CSS, HTML, and scripting, often between a series of different platforms and browsers.
4. Test websites on all sorts of browsers (mobile, notebook, tablet), and address issues identified.
5. Research and explore various architectural considerations relating to the system design process, including web usability, the website’s performance, and database design. Explore and assess different alternatives for implementing new application features.
6. Communicate with and work alongside other (development) teams and company management to solve conflicts, establish priorities, select the best solutions, or develop criteria for new content.
7. Develop plans for keeping the website updated and current at all times, recommend improvements for performance, create and fine-tune style guidelines for the website’s content, and choose the most effective design tools, programming languages, and applications.
8. Provide detailed descriptions of website specifications such as product features, budget, programming languages, communication protocols, functionalities, structure, and deadlines.
9. Keep up with the latest programming practices and web technologies via reading, continuing education opportunities, and participating in relevant professional workshops, groups, and conferences.

Qualifications

• Experience in e-commerce environments is a must, and Shopify experience is pré
• Pré industry knowledge: food, beauty, and fashion
• Data Science & Econometrics is pré
• Languages: Python, HTML/CSS, Javascript,
• Knowledge of databases e.g. MongoDB, and MySQL
• Familiarity with data formats XML, JSON, and CSV
• Familiarity with data sharing tools: APIs, data feeds, FTP, S3
• Familiarity with data models, specs, validations, and HTTP error response codes
• Critical thinking
• Reporting solutions similar to SSRS, Data Visualization considering iOS vs

Benefits

• Full-time;
• Ambitious colleagues;
• Challenging issues and lots of variety in work;
• A position with a lot of responsibility and plenty of room for personal input;
• Growth plan towards becoming Arkive’s potential Head of Development / CTO;
• Co-creations with internal and external experts;
• Benefits and salary, based on qualifications.

Application
Arkive is a place where we think big and are on a mission to change the world. Do you like beauty and tech? Are you going to help us with our circular journey in the world of beauty? Send your resume and portfolio to [email protected].

Our hiring process
Round 1: introduction call
Round 2: case study
Round 3: call with co-founders
Round 4: final decision