Technical Director

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

📋 Description

• Establish and articulate a distinct technical vision, ensuring adherence to best practices in architecture, software development, and the latest technologies.

• Act as a trusted consultant for CIOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders.

• Conduct discovery workshops, convert business goals into technical strategies, and create customized solution proposals.

• Supervise technical execution, guaranteeing quality, scalability, and maintainability.

• Track project status, recognize risks, and ensure successful results through proactive leadership.

• Collaborate with resourcing teams to confirm that the right talent is allocated to projects.

• Cultivate a culture of excellence, mentorship, and innovation within teams.

• Manage project burn-down, enhance resource allocation, and identify opportunities for revenue growth while ensuring financial accountability.

• Stay informed about industry trends, engage in open-source projects, and participate in public speaking, blog writing, and mentorship activities.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• A proven history of guiding technical decisions on intricate, 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 requirements with technical strategies.

• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation abilities to influence at 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 commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and professional excellence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual Company Bonus - We all contribute to Nearform's success, allowing us to share in the profits based on company performance each year.

• Work Remotely and Flexibly - We truly value work/life balance, with a flexible working culture that accommodates personal commitments, like school runs.

• Paid Time Off Package - We provide 25 days of annual leave in addition to public holidays, along with sick leave, marriage leave, and more.

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

• Training and Development Allowance - Nearform is dedicated to supporting employees' ongoing learning and professional development, encouraging relevant learning opportunities that foster personal and collective growth, subject to manager approval.

• Healthcare - We prioritize your health by offering additional private healthcare at Nearform. For more information about the plan, please feel free to reach out to our team.

• Pension & Insurances - We provide a pension match of up to 5%, as well as Income Protection and Death in Service benefits for your peace of mind.