Technical Director

• Join Nearform’s Delivery Management function in a permanent, full-time remote role open to candidates based in the UK. • Provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple client projects, aligning delivery with business goals. • Help clients build solutions and platforms, launch new product ventures, and change how they operate. • Work within multidisciplinary teams of designers, developers, DevOps engineers, and client team members. • Combine technical vision-setting, client advisory work, and team leadership to drive project success and long-term growth. • Act as the final authority on critical design and delivery decisions. • Work remotely with a flexible schedule that fits around life commitments such as the school run.

• Bring 15+ years of technical leadership experience. • Bring deep expertise in software architecture, cloud platforms, and modern development practices. • Show a strong track record of guiding technical decisions on complex, high-impact projects. • Bring experience leading pre-sales, discovery, and solution design discussions. • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. • Apply a consultative mindset that aligns business needs with technical strategy. • Influence at all levels through strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. • Bring hands-on experience with AI, databases, distributed systems, and modern software engineering best practices. • Bring experience leading and mentoring senior software development teams. • Show a passion for continuous learning, innovation, and professional excellence. • Be based in the UK.

• Bring a background in consulting, SaaS, or large-scale digital transformation projects. • Bring previous experience working in a fully remote, globally distributed environment. • Bring a background in financial oversight of technology projects. • Bring experience contributing to open-source projects or technical thought leadership. • Bring prior exposure to AI-driven solutions and emerging technologies. • Let the Talent Team know if you need any adjustments to the interview process.

• Define and communicate a clear technical vision, upholding best practices in architecture, software development, and emerging technologies. • Make the final call on critical design and delivery decisions. • Advise CIOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders as a trusted partner. • Lead discovery workshops, turn business objectives into technical strategies, and develop tailored solution proposals. • Oversee technical execution to ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability. • Monitor project health, identify risks, and lead proactively to secure successful outcomes. • Work with resourcing teams to staff projects with the right talent. • Foster a culture of excellence, mentorship, and innovation across teams. • Manage project burn-down, optimise resource allocation, and identify revenue growth opportunities. • Stay ahead of industry trends through open-source contributions, public speaking, blog writing, and mentorship. • Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability initiatives within Nearform.

• Receive a share of profits through an annual company bonus tied to company performance. • Work remotely and flexibly with a genuine focus on work/life balance. • Take 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, along with sick leave, marriage leave, and more. • Use a remote working allowance of up to €1,250 (GBP equivalent) every two years to set up your workspace, on top of essential equipment. • Pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities with company support, subject to manager approval. • Access additional private healthcare. • Join a pension scheme with an employer match of up to 5%. • Get peace of mind with Income Protection and Death in Service cover.

Nearform is an independent team of data and AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. The company creates AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results for ambitious enterprises. With a team of 500 experts across 20+ countries, Nearform is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media O2, and Walmart.