Technical Director (Perm, Canada, Remote)

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Technical Director (Perm, Canada, Remote) Permanent position located in Canada, remote.

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The role involves technical vision-setting, client engagement, and team leadership to drive project success and long‑term growth. 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.

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. • 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 and Benefits • 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. • 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 global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence. We are seeking a Technical Director to provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities • 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. Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and sustainability initiatives within Nearform.

Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters. • Paid Time Off Package – We offer an annual leave of 21 days plus public holidays, and additional sick, marriage, and other leave. • 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. • Training and Development Allowance – Nearform is committed to supporting and investing in employees’ ongoing learning and professional development. • Healthcare – We offer additional private healthcare at Nearform. • RRSP & Insurances – We offer RRSP and match up to 4%, and Life and Critical Illness insurance for peace of mind.

EEO Statement Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do.