Nearform
data & AI
TechnicalDirector
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“Technical Director at Nearform. Skills: technical leadership, software architecture, cloud platforms, modern development practices, client engagement, team leadership, project execution, AI. Provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple projects. Ensure alignment with business goals”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver enduring impact; build breakthrough products; modernise legacy systems; deliver innovative, scalable solutions; drive project success; drive long-term growth; ensure successful outcomes
Industry & Context.
solving the world’s most complex digital problems; technical problem-solving
based in Ireland
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years of technical leadership experience, Deep expertise in software architecture, Deep expertise in cloud platforms, Deep expertise in modern development practices, A track record of guiding technical decisions on complex, high-impact projects, Experience leading pre-sales, discovery, and solution design discussions, ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, A consultative mindset, able to align business needs with technical strategies, stakeholder management and negotiation skills to influence at all levels, Hands-on experience with AI, Hands-on experience with databases, Hands-on experience with distributed systems, Hands-on experience with modern software engineering best practices, Experience leading and mentoring senior software development teams, A passion for continuous learning, A passion for innovation, A passion for 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, Experience contributing to technical thought leadership, Prior exposure to AI-driven solutions, Prior exposure to emerging technologies
What You'll Do.
Provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple projects
Ensure alignment with business goals
Foster innovation and excellence
Define and communicate a clear technical vision
Ensure best practices in architecture
and emerging technologies
Act as the final authority in critical design and delivery decisions
Serve as a trusted advisor to CIOs
and senior stakeholders
Lead discovery workshops
Translate business objectives into technical strategies
Develop tailored solution proposals
Oversee technical execution
Monitor project health
Ensure successful outcomes through proactive leadership
Work with resourcing teams to ensure the right talent is staffed on projects
Foster a culture of excellence
and innovation across teams
Manage project burn-down
Optimize resource allocation
Identify revenue growth opportunities
Maintain financial accountability
Stay ahead of industry trends
Contribute to open-source projects
Engage in public speaking
and Inclusion (DEI) and sustainability initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work as part of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team, typically consisting of designers, developers, DevOps engineers, and members of the client team; Act as the bridge between client needs and timelines; Collaborative, people-first approach; Team leadership and talent development; Foster a culture of excellence, mentorship, and innovation across teams; Collaborate with resourcing teams; Client collaboration
Communication Scope
communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders; stakeholder management; negotiation skills
Process & Methodology
Delivery Management, Technical Lead, Technical Director, project execution, project health monitoring, risk identification, project burn-down management, resource allocation
Full Job Description
Technical Director (Perm, Ireland, Remote) 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 de
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