Technical Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Establish and articulate a comprehensive technical vision, ensuring adherence to best practices in architecture, software development, and emerging technologies. Serve as the ultimate authority on crucial design and delivery decisions.

• Act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders. Facilitate discovery workshops, convert business objectives into technical strategies, and create customized solution proposals.

• Supervise technical execution, guaranteeing quality, scalability, and maintainability. Monitor project health, identify potential risks, and ensure favorable outcomes through proactive leadership.

• Collaborate with resourcing teams to secure the appropriate talent for projects. Cultivate a culture of excellence, mentorship, and innovation across teams.

• Manage project burn-down, optimize resource allocation, and pinpoint opportunities for revenue growth while upholding financial accountability.

• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, contribute to open-source initiatives, and participate in public speaking, blog writing, and mentorship. Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and sustainability initiatives within Nearform.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 15 years of experience in technical leadership, preferably in consulting, SaaS, or large-scale digital transformation projects.

• Profound knowledge in software architecture, cloud platforms, and contemporary development practices.

• A proven history of steering technical decisions on complex, high-impact projects.

• Experience in leading pre-sales, discovery, and solution design discussions.

• Exceptional ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• A consultative approach, capable of aligning business needs with technical strategies.

• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills to influence across all levels.

• Practical experience with AI, databases, distributed systems, and modern software engineering best practices.

• Experience in leading and mentoring senior software development teams.

• A strong passion for continuous learning, innovation, and professional excellence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual Company Bonus - We all contribute to Nearform's success, so we share in the profits annually based on company performance.

• Work Remotely and Flexibly - We genuinely prioritize work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to accommodate personal commitments, like school runs.

• Paid Time Off Package - We provide 24 days of annual leave plus public holidays. Additional leave options include sick leave, marriage leave, and more.

• Remote Working Allowance - Every two years, you will receive a budget of up to €1250 to help create a comfortable and productive workspace, in addition to essential equipment provided by Nearform upon joining.

• Training and Development Allowance - We recognize the importance of continuous learning, offering an allowance of up to €1000 for personal upskilling.

• Healthcare - We prioritize your health by offering additional private healthcare at Nearform. Feel free to reach out to our team for more details on the plan.

• Pension & Insurances - We provide a pension match of up to 5%, along with Income Protection and Death in Service for added peace of mind.