<p>This is a <strong>full-time, permanent opportunity</strong> for candidates <strong>based in the Eastern Time Zone in the United States and authorized to work without sponsorship.</strong> Please note that <strong>visa sponsorship support is not available</strong> for this role.</p> <p><strong>About Nearform<br></strong>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>You will work as part of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team, typically consisting of designers, developers, DevOps engineers, and members of the client team.</p> <p>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.<br><br></p> <p><strong>About the Technical Director role</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Project Execution & Delivery – Oversee technical execution, ensuring quality, scalability, and maintainability. Monitor project health, identify risks, and ensure successful outcomes through proactive leadership.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Financial & Operational Oversight – Manage project burn-down, optimize resource allocation, and identify revenue growth opportunities while maintaining financial accountability.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we are looking for in this person</strong></p> <ul> <li>15+ years of technical leadership experience, ideally within consulting, SaaS, or large-scale digital transformation projects.</li> <li>Deep expertise in software architecture, cloud platforms, and modern development practices.</li> <li>A strong track record of guiding technical decisions on complex, high-impact projects.</li> <li>Experience leading pre-sales, discovery, and solution design discussions.</li> <li>Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li> <li>A consultative mindset, able to align business needs with technical strategies.</li> <li>Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills to influence at all levels.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with AI, databases, distributed systems, and modern software engineering best practices.</li> <li>Experience leading and mentoring senior software development teams</li> <li>A passion for continuous learning, innovation, and professional excellence.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous experience working in a fully remote, globally distributed environment.</li> <li>Background in financial oversight of technology projects.</li> <li>Experience contributing to open-source projects or technical thought leadership.</li> <li>Prior exposure to AI-driven solutions and emerging technologies.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits & Perks</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Annual Company Bonus -</strong> 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.</li> <li><strong>Work Remotely and Flexibly -</strong> We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!</li> <li><strong>Flexible Time Off Package -<