Technical Director
Nearform
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About the opportunity
Nearform is seeking a Technical Director for a full-time, permanent opportunity.
Candidates must be based in the Eastern Time Zone in the United States and be authorized to work without visa sponsorship.
As part of our Delivery Management function, you will act as the bridge between client needs and timelines, guiding multidisciplinary teams of designers, developers, DevOps engineers, and client stakeholders to build intelligent digital solutions and platforms.
You will provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering innovation and excellence.
Key responsibilities
- Define and communicate a clear technical vision, ensuring best practices in architecture, software development, and emerging technologies as the final authority in critical design and delivery decisions.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders, leading discovery workshops, translating business objectives into technical strategies, and developing tailored solution proposals.
- Oversee technical execution to ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability, monitoring project health, identifying risks, and driving successful outcomes through proactive leadership.
- Work with resourcing teams to ensure the right talent is staffed on projects while fostering a culture of excellence, mentorship, and innovation across teams.
- Manage project burn-down, optimize resource allocation, and identify revenue growth opportunities while maintaining financial accountability.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, contribute to open-source projects, engage in public speaking, blog writing, and mentorship, and champion DEI and sustainability initiatives within Nearform.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of technical leadership experience, ideally within consulting, SaaS, or large-scale digital transformation projects.
- Deep expertise in software architecture, cloud platforms, and modern development practices.
- A strong track record of guiding technical decisions on complex, high-impact projects.
- Experience leading pre-sales, discovery, and solution design discussions, alongside strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- A consultative mindset, able to align business needs with technical strategies, backed by strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Hands-on experience with AI, databases, distributed systems, and modern software engineering best practices.
- Experience leading and mentoring senior software development teams.
- A passion for continuous learning, innovation, and professional excellence.
Nice to have
- Previous experience working in a fully remote, globally distributed environment.
- Background in financial oversight of technology projects.
- Experience contributing to open-source projects or technical thought leadership.
- Prior exposure to AI-driven solutions and emerging technologies.
Benefits
- Annual Company Bonus based on company performance and profit sharing.
- Flexible working culture and remote work enablement.
- Flexible Time Off package including public holidays, sick leave, and marriage leave.
- Remote Working Allowance of up to €1250 (equivalent in USD) every 2 years for workspace setup, plus essential equipment.
- Training and Development Allowance for ongoing learning and professional development.
- Additional private healthcare coverage.
- 401k plan with a match up to 4%, no minimum entry requirements, and immediate vesting.
Job details
- Location: Eastern Time Zone, US
- Status: Full-time, permanent
Work Authorization
Authorized to work without sponsorship (visa sponsorship not available)
About the company
Nearform is an independent team of data and AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace.
We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results in partnership with ambitious enterprises.
Our deep expertise in solving complex digital problems and our collaborative, people-first approach enable enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernize legacy systems using AI.
Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media O2, and Walmart.
Additional information
- The interview process consists of a 30-minute Talent Call on Zoom, a 1-hour Hiring Manager Interview on Zoom with the Head of Delivery or CTO, a 1.5-hour Panel Interview on Zoom with 2 Technical Directors, and a final 45-minute Interview on Zoom with the regional Managing Director.
- Adjustments to the interview process are available upon request to the Talent Team.
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Key details from the source
- Your role encompasses technical vision-setting, client engagement, and team leadership to drive project success and long-term growth.
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