Technical Director (Perm, Canada, Remote) 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. 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.

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.

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.

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. 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. ~ 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 ~ 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 – school run, no problem!

Paid Time Off

Package – We offer an annual leave of 21 days plus public holidays.

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. RRSP & Insurances – We offer RRSP and match up to 4% and Life and Critical Illness insurance for peace of mind. 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. 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 workplace.

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. 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. #

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