Technical Director

This is a permanent full-time remote opportunity for those based in Ireland.

About Nearform
Nearform is an independent team of data & 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 these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact.

Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI.

Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.

As part of our Delivery Management function, you will help our clients build solutions and platforms, launch new product ventures, and fundamentally change how they operate.

You will work as part of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team, typically consisting of designers, developers, DevOps engineers, and members of the client team.

Whether you’re a Delivery Manager, Technical Lead, or Technical Director, you will act as the bridge between client needs and timelines, ensuring the delivery of innovative, scalable solutions.

About the Technical Director role

As a Technical Director at Nearform, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering innovation and excellence. Your role will involve technical vision-setting, client engagement, and team leadership to drive both project success and long-term growth.

• Technical Strategy & Leadership – Define and communicate a clear technical vision, ensuring best practices in architecture, software development, and emerging technologies. Act as the final authority in critical design and delivery decisions.
• Client Engagement & Advisory – Serve as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, and senior stakeholders. Lead discovery workshops, translate business objectives into technical strategies, and develop tailored solution proposals.
• Project Execution & Delivery – Oversee technical execution, ensuring quality, scalability, and maintainability. Monitor project health, identify risks, and ensure successful outcomes through proactive leadership.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development – Work with resourcing teams to ensure the right talent is staffed on projects. Foster a culture of excellence, mentorship, and innovation across teams.
• Financial & Operational Oversight – Manage project burn-down, optimize resource allocation, and identify revenue growth opportunities while maintaining financial accountability.
• Industry Influence & Thought Leadership – Stay ahead of industry trends, contribute to open-source projects, and engage in public speaking, blog writing, and mentorship. Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and sustainability initiatives within Nearform.

What we are looking for in this person

• 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.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A consultative mindset, able to align business needs with technical strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills to influence at all levels.
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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 & Perks

• Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
• Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
• Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 24 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.
• Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition …