Founding Tech Lead / Head of Engineering – Supply Chain SAAS Platform

Oaasis is seeking a Founding Tech Lead / Head of Engineering to play a central role in creating a transformational product for Supply Chain Management. This role involves leading the development (starting with MVP) and building a high-performance engineering team to continuously improve and scale our offering.

About Us

Oaasis is a startup transforming the supply chains of mid-market and SME customers by offering world-class technology as Saas or Operated as a Service (OaaS), where we manage the planning and optimization of our customers' supply chains.

Founded by two high performing, industry trained, passionate and innovative professionals with combined 25 years of proven transformation of global Supply Chains at P&G and Kraft Heinz, we are driven by eliminating waste in Supply Chains.

Inefficiencies in planning and decision-making result in millions of dollars in waste. Lost sales, excessive inventory, avoidable costs, and negative environmental impact can be prevented by providing simple, easy to use, fast and powerful AI-powered tools. The Oaasis software delivers visibility, efficiency, and automation at scale.

Our vision is to transform Supply Chains that are synchronized, optimized and aligned to the business objectives. Maximizing value while minimizing resource consumption. By empowering Mid-Market and SMEs with technology standards, currently out of reach for our target customers we aim to give access to Supply Chain innovation and contribute to sustainable, agile, and efficient Supply Chains.

This startup is well-funded. We are at the start of an exciting journey. Our platform leverages cutting-edge AI, optimization, and digital twin technology to create a configurable, plug-and-play SAAS solution.

Why this is exciting

Work with high performers:
Collaborate with founders who are recognized leaders in the supply chain domain, bringing deep functional expertise from years of optimizing multinational supply chains.

Shape the solution:
As the first technical hire, you’ll have the autonomy and responsibility to define the platform’s architecture, build the development team, and steer the technology strategy.

Immediate impact:
Play a hands-on role in developing the MVP, the product and bringing it to market quickly.

Growth opportunity:
This is a foundational role with potential for professional growth as you build the technology function and become a leader in the organization.

Secured funding:
With funding in place, we’re ready to invest in the technology and the team to bring our vision to life.

Mission-driven work:
Build a product that levels the playing field for Mid-Market and SMEs, making world-class Supply Chain technology affordable and accessible.

What you’ll do

Product development & MVP creation:

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of our initial MVP, creating a robust, scalable, and user-friendly platform.
• Take a hands-on role in coding and development during the early phases to ensure rapid delivery of the core product.

Technology strategy & roadmap:

• Define the technical vision and strategy, selecting the architecture, tools, and processes that enable scalability, configurability, and fast customer onboarding.
• Build a modular, API-driven platform that minimizes customization needs while delivering flexibility.

Team building & leadership:

• Recruit and select top talent to build a high-performance development team.
• Establish the culture, processes, and practices for a collaborative, agile, and results-driven team.
• Balance technical leadership with hands-on contributions as you grow the team.

Innovation in AI & optimization:

• Implement advanced technologies like AI, ML, constraint programming, and optimization solvers to deliver intelligent forecasting and decision-making capabilities.

Collaboration & stakeholder alignment:

• Work in close connection with the founders to translate functional requirements into technical deliverables.
• Communicate technical decisions and progress to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. ________________________________________ ### We’re seeking a self-starter with a track record in launching new products who thrives in dynamic environments and is ready to take ownership of a high-impact, high-responsibility role.

Experience:

• 5-10 years of hands-on software development experience
• 2-3 years leadership experience or proven leadership capabilities in other areas
• Proven experience driving new product development and launching MVPs, particularly in SAAS or startup environments.
• Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on development with strategic decision-making.

Entrepreneurial mindset:

• High energy, self-motivated, innovative and comfortable taking ownership of complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where priorities can evolve rapidly.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in backend development (e.g., Python, Java, or similar) and scalable Saas architectures.
• Familiarity with AI, ML, and optimization technologies, including solvers, constraint programming, and decision automation.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), DevOps practices, and modern development frameworks.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Ability to build, recruit, mentor, and lead small, agile teams in fast-moving environments.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to align technical and business goals. ________________________________________ ### What We Offer Foundational role: Be the first technical hire with the freedom to shape the technology stack, team, and platform architecture.

Collaboration with experts:
Work alongside founders with decades of domain expertise and a proven track record in Supply Chain transformation.

Flexibility:
Whether you want to work from our office in Amsterdam or other future offices or enjoy working remotely, we offer flexible work environment that values outcomes over hours.

Growth potential:
Accelerate your career as you lead and scale the technology function of a well-funded, high-potential startup.

Competitive package:

EUR 90.000 – 120.000 + equity options, giving you a direct stake in the company success.

How to apply

If you’re excited about building transformative technology, leading from the front, and working with an experienced, passionate, and fun team, please apply!

Please apply with:

• Your resume
• A few lines describing why you are the perfect fit for Oaasis
• Any relevant links to past work, portfolios, or projects
• 3 referrals we can contact in due course

It would be great to hear from you!