Technical Director (Perm, Canada, Remote)

NearForm Ltd; Canada; Remote; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Company Bonus

Flexible Work Culture

Paid Time Off – 21 days

Remote Working Allowance

Training and Development Allowance

Additional Private Healthcare

RRSP and Insurances

Job summary

NearForm Ltd is seeking a Technical Director for a permanent remote position in Canada. This role involves providing strategic and technical leadership across projects, ensuring alignment with business goals. Responsibilities include defining technical vision, client engagement, overseeing project execution, and leading teams. Candidates should have 15+ years of experience in technical leadership, particularly in SaaS or consulting. The position comes with various benefits, including a flexible work culture, a paid time off package, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of technical leadership experience in consulting or SaaS.
• Deep expertise in software architecture and cloud platforms.
• Strong track record of guiding complex project decisions.
• Hands-on experience with AI and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Define technical vision and ensure best practices.
• Engage clients and lead discovery workshops.
• Oversee technical execution and project health.
• Manage resource allocation and financial oversight.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Software Architecture

Stakeholder Management

Cloud Platforms

AI and Modern Development Practices

Job description

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.