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.
What we are looking for in this person
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
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.
Benefits & Perks
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 24 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 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 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.
Our Interview Process
Talent Call (30 mins, Zoom) An introductory conversation with a member of our Talent Team to learn more about your background, experience, and career goals. We'll also provide a high-level overview of Nearform and answer any questions you may have. 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.
Panel Interview (1.5 hours, Zoom) 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 environment.
- 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.
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.
As part of our recruitment process, we conduct manual and electronic identity verification checks to confirm the identity of prospective employees.
