NearForm Ltd

Technical Director (Perm, Canada, Remote)

Permanent position located in Canada, remote.

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

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. 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.

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 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. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence.