This is a full-time permanent opportunity for candidates based in the Eastern time zones in Canada and authorized to work without sponsorship. Please note that visa sponsorship support is not available for this role. 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 21 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 (equivalent in CAD) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join. Training and Development Allowance - Nearform is committed to supporting and investing in employees’ ongoing learning and professional development. You will be encouraged to pursue relevant learning opportunities that support your growth and the growth of others subject to manager approval. Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team. RRSP & Insurances - We offer RRSP and match up to 4% and Life and Critical Illness insurance for peace of mind. Our Interview Process Talent Call (30 mins Zoom) An introductory conversation with a member of our Talent Team to learn more about your background experience and career goals. We'll also provide a high-level overview of Nearform and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment. Hiring Manager Interview (1 hour Zoom) A conversation with the Head of Delivery or CTO focused on your approach to delivery management client collaboration and technical problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join. Panel Interview (1.5 hours Zoom) A discussion with 2 Technical Directors focusing on your team leadership and delivery management approach in more detail. This includes scenario-based questions on team management delivering technical work and client collaboration assessing how you drive success in an enterprise development environment. Final Interview (45 mins Zoom) A final chat with the Managing Director for the region to discuss the plans for this role Nearform’s strategy and any questions you may have. Ready to Join Us? If you're passionate about building high-quality applications solving complex challenges and driving innovation in enterprise development we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence collaboration and continuous learning. Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect inclusivity diversity and excellence. If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help.