AI Solutions Director (Perm, UK, Remote)

NearForm; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy is seeking an AI Solutions Director to craft AI-driven solutions for enterprise clients. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience in software engineering and strong leadership skills. This permanent, remote role emphasizes collaboration across teams, defining strategies, and delivering impactful solutions. You will be integral in driving AI innovation and business development, working in a flexible environment that values work-life balance, training, and generous benefits.

Benefits

Annual company bonus

Paid time off package

Remote working allowance

Training and development allowance

Healthcare

Pension and insurances

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering and technical leadership.
• Hands-on experience with solution architecture and AI-native software engineering practices.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Delivery teams.
• Lead discovery and pre-sales engagements.
• Translate client objectives into actionable solution roadmaps.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical leadership

Solution architecture

Generative AI technologies

Cloud platforms

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

AI Solutions Director (Perm, UK, Remote)

UK

AI Solutions Director (Perm, UK, Remote)

This is a permanent full time remote opportunity for those based in the UK.

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.

About the AI Solutions Director role

As a Solutions Director at Nearform, you’ll be responsible for crafting and positioning solutions that help enterprise clients unlock value through applied AI. We’re looking for a strategic, entrepreneurial leader who thrives at the intersection of business, technology, and AI innovation.

• Strategic Partnering — Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Delivery teams to develop and grow client partnerships through AI innovation
• Client Insight — Act as a subject matter expert on AI, cloud and data technologies, identifying client challenges and defining highly tailored solutions that deliver measurable business impact
• Pre‑sales Leadership — Lead discovery and pre‑sales engagements, crafting proposals, RFP responses and pitches that clearly communicate our AI and technology capabilities
• Develop proof‑of‑concepts and reference architectures that showcase how Nearform can deliver incredible results
• Solution Design — Translate client objectives into actionable solution roadmaps, working closely with experts in data, AI, design and engineering
• Delivery Alignment — Support early‑stage project delivery to ensure a seamless transition from pre‑sales to execution
• Storytelling & Advocacy — Collaborate across teams to create case studies and success stories that showcase the transformative power of our AI solutions
• Practice Growth — Help shape and expand our AI practice by driving innovation, refining our approach and sharing best practices across teams

What we are looking for in this person:

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering and technical leadership, ideally in consulting, pre‑sales or account development within technology or digital services
• Hands‑on experience with solution architecture, software architecture, cloud platforms and AI‑native software engineering practices
• Can conduct effective workshops, exploring potential use cases, explaining trade‑offs in solutions and aligning stakeholders on what is the optimal solution
• Experience with Generative AI technologies, including hands‑on work using foundation models to create efficiencies in real‑world applications using techniques such as RAG, agents and building evaluation suites to ensure efficacy
• Strong understanding of AI, data pipelines and cloud ecosystems (AWS, GCP or Azure)
• Ability to explain complex concepts to less or non‑technical audiences
• Demonstrated success in engaging at executive (VP/C‑level) within enterprise clients
• Experience leading pre‑sales, discovery and solution design discussions
• Track record of shaping and landing deals with sales teams
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills — able to clearly articulate outcome‑based business value
• Ability to collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Delivery and Finance to craft tailored proposals and solutions
• 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 25 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 GBP) 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 — We understand the importance of continuously learning so we offer an allowance of up to €1000 (equivalent in GBP) you can use to upskill yourself
• 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
• Pension & Insurances — We offer a pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection and Death in Service for peace of mind

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.