NearForm offers a new kind of partnership combining the development of both products and skills to accelerate digital delivery. We provide our clients with not only game-changing digital products but also with the processes and skills needed to maintain the efficiencies brought on by digitalization. 

As a leader in the open source movement, we value the positive impact it can have on businesses. As such, we take a collaborative approach to problem-solving, enabling a multitude of perspectives and approaches when making digitization work for each of our clients.

Our flexibility allows us to provide clients with the team and services that they truly need, while our openness enables us to build lasting relationships with clients, empowering them to succeed in a fast-moving digital world.
We are industry-recognized leaders in full-stack Web Platform technologies and core contributors to Open Source projects - Node.js and its ecosystem in particular.

Headquartered in Co. Waterford, Ireland, we are made up of a rapidly growing team of over 200, dispersed across 29 countries.

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We are seeking a Head of People (Strategic Operations) to help us build an AI-native, high-performing, scalable and commercially focused People function.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will own the strategic People Operations agenda across Nearform, leading People Operations across multiple regions and time zones through the Operations Lead. You will ensure our people infrastructure, operating model, processes, systems, data and governance support the business as we scale, while transforming how People Operations works through AI, AI agents, automation and technology.&nbsp;
The role combines senior business partnering and strategic project leadership, working with Sales, Solutions, Strategy, Marketing and Shared Services - and leading cross-functional initiatives across the People function and wider business. You will be commercially minded, data-led and pragmatic, with the ability to simplify complexity, influence senior stakeholders and turn strategy into scalable execution.
<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>
<h3>People &amp; Organisational Leadership</h3>
<ul>
<li>Be a senior member of the People Leadership Team (PLT), contributing to the direction, strategy and leadership of the People function as a whole.</li>
<li>Provide leadership and challenge across the wider People team, helping create a joined-up, high-performing and service-oriented function across People Operations, People Advisory, Talent Acquisition and Transformation.</li>
<li>Act as a member of the extended leadership team for Nearform, contributing beyond the People agenda and bringing a strong organisational and commercial perspective to business decisions.</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with senior leaders across the organisation, creating confidence in the People function as a strategic partner to the business.</li>
</ul>
<h3>People Operating Model &amp; Operational Excellence</h3>
<ul>
<li>Own the People Operations operating model and its evolution, ensuring the way People services are structured, delivered and governed supports Nearform's strategy, scale and ways of working.</li>
<li>Lead and develop a high-performing global People Operations service across multiple regions and time zones, working through the Operations Lead to deliver an effective employee lifecycle and high-quality service to employees and managers.</li>
<li>Ensure People services are simple, scalable, consistent and commercially effective, with clear accountability, service standards and effective processes across the function.</li>
<li>Lead the continuous improvement and transformation of People processes, using AI, AI agents, automation, workflow orchestration, self-service and systems integration to reduce manual activity, remove complexity and fundamentally improve how People services are delivered.</li>
<li>Identify where AI agents can automate or augment employee and manager interaction, employee lifecycle activity, knowledge access, workflow execution and administrative processes, while retaining appropriate human judgement and controls.</li>
<li>Ensure policies, processes and systems are designed for scalability and future AI capability, with transformation initiatives effectively embedded into business-as-usual.</li>
</ul>
<h3>People Data, Technology &amp; Governance</h3>
<ul>
<li>Own the effectiveness and evolution of the People data, technology and governance environment, ensuring it provides the infrastructure, insight and controls required for a global, data-led People function.</li>
<li>Drive the use of AI, AI agents, automation and integrated workflows to improve data quality, reporting, decision-making and the efficiency of People processes.</li>
<li>Develop increasingly sophisticated workforce insights and analytics, enabling leaders to make evidence-based decisions on workforce cost, capacity, retention, mobility and capability.</li>
<li>Maintain robust governance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring appropriate controls, documentation and oversight of employment practices, policies, data, systems and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Maintain oversight of global employment compliance, audits and regulatory obligations to ensure material risks are identified, managed and escalated.</li>
<li>Ensure the People function is due diligence ready, maintaining the data, documentation, policies, controls and evidence required to support investment, acquisition, audit, ISO certification and other external scrutiny.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Strategic Business Partnering</h3>
<ul>
<li>Act as the senior People partner to Sales, Pre-Sales, Solutions, Consulting, Strategy, Marketing and Shared Services, developing a deep understanding of their strategies, organisational needs and commercial priorities being hands on with employee relations matters as they arise - and getting ahead of them where possible.</li>
<li>Partner with senior functional leaders on organisation design, workforce planning, leadership capability, talent, performance, retention and organisational effectiveness.</li>
<li>Bring together the appropriate People expertise to provide integrated solutions to business challenges.</li>
<li>Use workforce data, commercial insight and organisational expertise to challenge thinking, identify risks and opportunities, and improve business performance.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Strategic Projects &amp; Transformation</h3>
<ul>
<li>Own and lead high-impact strategic People and organisational projects aligned to Nearform's business priorities, working across People Practices and with senior leaders and other functions.</li>
<li>Lead cross-functional initiatives involving People, Finance, Technology, Legal, Delivery and other business areas where appropriate.</li>
<li>Turn strategic priorities into clear programmes of work, establishing ownership, measures, governance and delivery plans.</li>
<li>Ensure major initiatives move effectively from strategy and design through implementation, with the required policies, processes, systems and capabilities embedded into sustainable business-as-usual.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Who You Are</h2>
<h3>AI-Native People Operator</h3>
You understand how AI-native organisations operate and how AI tooling, AI agents, automation, data and integrated workflows can fundamentally change People Operations. You can distinguish between adding AI to existing processes and genuinely redesigning how work is delivered, using technology to reduce administration, improve self-service and employee experience, strengthen data and enable a more strategic function. You are curious, practical and comfortable experimenting with emerging technology and turning it into scalable solutions.
<h3>Strategic &amp; Operational Leader</h3>
You combine strategic thinking with strong operational execution. You have significant experience leading global People Operations, with a strong understanding of the employee lifecycle, service delivery, systems, policies, processes, data, governance and compliance. You know what good looks like and can build simple, scalable and commercially effective operations across multiple jurisdictions, while embedding sustainable improvements.
<h3>Commercially Minded</h3>
You understand that the People Team is a business function, not simply an administrative service. You are comfortable working with Finance and P&amp;L leaders and can connect People decisions to cost, revenue per head, growth, retention, workforce capacity and organisational effectiveness.
<h3>Data, Systems &amp; Governance</h3>
You are highly comfortable with People data, systems and technology and understand how good infrastructure and workforce analytics improve decision-making. You have significant experience managing People governance, employment compliance and operational risk across multiple jurisdictions, including audits, regulatory scrutiny and leading due diligence processes.
<h3>Global &amp; Consulting Experience</h3>
You have experience operating across multiple countries and jurisdictions, balancing global consistency with local requirements. You understand the people and commercial dynamics of professional services or consulting, including workforce capacity, capability, utilisation, revenue, client delivery and organisational cost.
<h3>Leadership &amp; Influence</h3>
You are an experienced People leader who can build high-performing teams and influence senior stakeholders without relying solely on formal authority. You are pragmatic, collaborative and confident in challenging existing approaches when there is a better way.
<h3>Scale &amp; Investment Readiness</h3>
You have experience operating in organisations undergoing significant growth, transformation or change. Experience preparing for investment, merger/acquisition, integration, audit/due diligence or IPO would be highly valuable.
<h2>Benefits</h2>
Benefits &amp; Perks:
<ul>
<li>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.&nbsp;</li>
<li>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!&nbsp;</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Pension &amp; Insurances - We offer a pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection and Death in Service for peace of mind.</li>
</ul>

Head of People - Strategic Operations

This is a permanent full-time remote opportunity for those based and authorised to work in Canada, focusing on candidates based in the Toronto area.&nbsp;At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.&nbsp;
About Nearform
Nearform is an independent team of engineers, designers, data experts and strategists who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create software 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, with confidence.
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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
About the&nbsp;Solutions Director role
As a Solutions Director at Nearform, you’ll be responsible for crafting and positioning solutions that help enterprise clients unlock value. We’re looking for a strategic, entrepreneurial leader who thrives at the intersection of business, technology, and AI innovation.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Strategic Partnering&nbsp;— Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Delivery teams to develop and grow client partnerships through AI innovation</li>
<li>Client Insight —&nbsp;Act as a subject matter expert on AI, Software, cloud and data technologies, identifying client challenges and defining highly tailored solutions that deliver measurable business impact.</li>
<li>Pre-sales Leadership&nbsp;— Lead discovery and pre-sales engagements, crafting proposals, RFP responses, and pitches that clearly communicate our AI and technology capabilities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop proofs-of-concept and reference architectures that showcase how Nearform can deliver incredible results</li>
<li>Solution Design&nbsp;— Translate client objectives into actionable solution roadmaps, working closely with experts in Software, data, AI, design, and engineering.</li>
<li>Delivery Alignment —&nbsp;Support early-stage project delivery to ensure a seamless transition from pre-sales to execution.</li>
<li>Storytelling &amp; Advocacy —&nbsp;Collaborate across teams to create case studies and success stories that showcase the transformative power of our AI solutions.</li>
<li>Practice Growth —&nbsp;Help shape and expand our AI practice by driving innovation, refining our approach, and sharing best practices across teams.</li>
</ul>
What we are looking for in this person:
<ul>
<li>12+ years of experience in software engineering and technical leadership, ideally in consulting, pre-sales, or account development within technology or digital services.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with solution architecture, software architecture, cloud platforms, and AI native software engineering practices.</li>
<li>Can conduct effective workshops, exploring potential use cases, explaining trade-offs in solutions &amp; aligning stakeholders on what is the optimal solution</li>
<li>Possess working proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, JavaScript)</li>
<li>Strong understanding of AI, data pipelines, and cloud ecosystems (AWS, GCP or Azure).</li>
<li>Ability to explain complex concepts to less or non-technical audiences</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in engaging at executive (VP/C-level) within enterprise clients.</li>
<li>Experience leading pre-sales, discovery, and solution design discussions.</li>
<li>Track record of shaping and landing deals with sales teams</li>
<li>Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills—able to clearly articulate outcome-based business value.</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Delivery, and Finance to craft tailored proposals and solutions.</li>
</ul>
Benefits &amp; Perks:
<ul>
<li>Annual Company Bonus -&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Work Remotely and Flexibly -&nbsp;We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible Time Off Package -&nbsp;We offer a flexible annual leave policy plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.</li>
<li>Remote Working Allowance -&nbsp;Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in USD) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.</li>
<li>Training and Development Allowance -&nbsp;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.</li>
<li>Healthcare -&nbsp;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.</li>
<li>401k&nbsp;-&nbsp;We offer a 401k plan and match up to 4%, with no minimum entry requirements and immediate vesting of employers’ contributions.</li>
</ul>
Inclusion
Inclusion is one of our core values. We don’t discriminate by race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the country where employed. We are not offering working visa sponsorship at this time.
&nbsp;

Solutions Consulting Director

This is a permanent full-time remote opportunity for those based and authorised to work in the USA, focusing on candidates based in the Eastern time zone.&nbsp;At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.&nbsp;
About Nearform
Nearform is an independent team of engineers, designers, data experts and strategists who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create software 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, with confidence.
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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
About the&nbsp;Solutions Director role
As a Solutions Director at Nearform, you’ll be responsible for crafting and positioning solutions that help enterprise clients unlock value. We’re looking for a strategic, entrepreneurial leader who thrives at the intersection of business, technology, and AI innovation.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Strategic Partnering&nbsp;— Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Delivery teams to develop and grow client partnerships through AI innovation</li>
<li>Client Insight —&nbsp;Act as a subject matter expert on AI, Software, cloud and data technologies, identifying client challenges and defining highly tailored solutions that deliver measurable business impact.</li>
<li>Pre-sales Leadership&nbsp;— Lead discovery and pre-sales engagements, crafting proposals, RFP responses, and pitches that clearly communicate our AI and technology capabilities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop proofs-of-concept and reference architectures that showcase how Nearform can deliver incredible results</li>
<li>Solution Design&nbsp;— Translate client objectives into actionable solution roadmaps, working closely with experts in Software, data, AI, design, and engineering.</li>
<li>Delivery Alignment —&nbsp;Support early-stage project delivery to ensure a seamless transition from pre-sales to execution.</li>
<li>Storytelling &amp; Advocacy —&nbsp;Collaborate across teams to create case studies and success stories that showcase the transformative power of our AI solutions.</li>
<li>Practice Growth —&nbsp;Help shape and expand our AI practice by driving innovation, refining our approach, and sharing best practices across teams.</li>
</ul>
What we are looking for in this person:
<ul>
<li>12+ years of experience in software engineering and technical leadership, ideally in consulting, pre-sales, or account development within technology or digital services.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with solution architecture, software architecture, cloud platforms, and AI native software engineering practices.</li>
<li>Can conduct effective workshops, exploring potential use cases, explaining trade-offs in solutions &amp; aligning stakeholders on what is the optimal solution</li>
<li>Possess working proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, JavaScript)</li>
<li>Strong understanding of AI, data pipelines, and cloud ecosystems (AWS, GCP or Azure).</li>
<li>Ability to explain complex concepts to less or non-technical audiences</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in engaging at executive (VP/C-level) within enterprise clients.</li>
<li>Experience leading pre-sales, discovery, and solution design discussions.</li>
<li>Track record of shaping and landing deals with sales teams</li>
<li>Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills—able to clearly articulate outcome-based business value.</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Delivery, and Finance to craft tailored proposals and solutions.</li>
</ul>
Benefits &amp; Perks:
<ul>
<li>Annual Company Bonus -&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Work Remotely and Flexibly -&nbsp;We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible Time Off Package -&nbsp;We offer a flexible annual leave policy plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.</li>
<li>Remote Working Allowance -&nbsp;Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in USD) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.</li>
<li>Training and Development Allowance -&nbsp;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.</li>
<li>Healthcare -&nbsp;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.</li>
<li>401k&nbsp;-&nbsp;We offer a 401k plan and match up to 4%, with no minimum entry requirements and immediate vesting of employers’ contributions.</li>
</ul>
Inclusion
Inclusion is one of our core values. We don’t discriminate by race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the country where employed. We are not offering working visa sponsorship at this time.
&nbsp;

Solutions Director

Tech Lead&nbsp; (Perm, USA, Remote + Travel)
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for candidates based in the United States and authorized to work without sponsorship, with a preference for those located on the East Coast. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
This position also requires frequent travel to client sites within the U.S., with&nbsp;travel expenses covered by the company.
About Nearform 
Nearform is an independent team of data &amp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products. Whether you are a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate with distributed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build secure, high-performance applications. Our Nearform engineers are known for building high quality, scalable solutions that solve real world problems.
About the Technical Lead Role:
As a Technical Lead at Nearform, you will be responsible for leading and guiding development teams while working directly with clients to translate business and technical requirements into impactful applications. However, as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects in your time here, your responsibilities may also include:
<ul>
<li>Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team.</li>
<li>Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects.</li>
<li>Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues.</li>
<li>Ensure best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies are upheld within the team.</li>
<li>Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs.</li>
<li>Shape and define architectural decisions ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.</li>
<li>Provide updates to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making.</li>
</ul>
What we are looking for in this person:
<ul>
<li>Significant experience in software engineering and 2+ years of experience leading projects and mentoring as a Technical Lead. For this particular role, we are looking for professional experience with Golang and/or Python and a modern Frontend tech stack (React/ Angular/TypeScript).</li>
<li>Experience with AI application development and Agentic frameworks and platforms (e.g., LangGraph, Agentspace, etc.)</li>
<li>Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements.</li>
<li>Proven experience working with Kubernetes for container orchestration.</li>
<li>Strong CI/CD experience, including hands-on work with Terraform, Helm, and other cloud-native IaC technologies.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of observability practices, with practical experience using OpenTelemetry (OTel) and related tooling.</li>
<li>Experience leading software engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git.</li>
<li>Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)</li>
<li>Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)</li>
<li>Empathy and people skills</li>
</ul>
Nice to have:
<ul>
<li>Experience with Graph databases</li>
</ul>
Benefits &amp; Perks:
<ul>
<li>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.&nbsp;</li>
<li>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!&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible Time Off Package - We offer a flexible annual leave policy plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.</li>
<li>Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in USD) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>401k - We offer a 401k plan and match up to 4%, with no minimum entry requirements and immediate vesting of employers’ contributions.</li>
</ul>
Our Interview Process
<ol>
<li>
<ol>
<li>Talent Call (30 mins via 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.<hr></li>
<li>Technical Assessment (1 hour via Zoom) A live coding challenge with one of our trained interviewers. You'll be asked to build a working solution to a problem via screen sharing, demonstrating your Python expertise, problem-solving ability, and coding best practices in a real-time environment.<hr></li>
<li>Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom) A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project
&nbsp;
<h3>Ready to Join Us?</h3>
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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Salary up to $200,000 + Bonus &amp; Benefits&nbsp;

Tech Lead  (Perm, Canada, Remote + Travel)

Technical Director (Perm, UK, Remote) This is a permanent full time remote opportunity for those based in the UK. About NearformNearform is an independent team of data &amp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Delivery – Oversee technical execution, ensuring quality, scalability, and maintainability. Monitor project health, identify risks, and ensure successful outcomes through proactive leadership. Team Leadership &amp; 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 &amp; Operational Oversight – Manage project burn-down, optimize resource allocation, and identify revenue growth opportunities while maintaining financial accountability. Industry Influence &amp; 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 &amp; 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 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 - 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. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team. Pension &amp; Insurances - We offer a pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection and Death in Service for peace of mind. &nbsp; 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. &nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Technical Director (Perm, UK, Remote)

Senior DevOps Engineer (Contract, Remote) This is a B2B contract opportunity for those based in Poland&nbsp; About Nearform Nearform is an independent team of data &amp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp; As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products. Whether you are a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate with distributed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build secure, high-performance applications. Our Nearform engineers are known for building high quality, scalable solutions that solve real world problems. &nbsp; About the Senior DevOps Engineer Role: As a Senior DevOps Engineer at Nearform, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure to support scalable and reliable applications. Your key responsibilities will include: Developing and managing cloud-based infrastructure on Azure. Creating and maintaining deployment architectures and continuous delivery pipelines. Designing high-availability and fault-tolerant solutions for applications. Implementing monitoring frameworks, including dashboards, alerts, and escalation processes. Automating infrastructure provisioning and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Managing containerized applications and orchestrating deployments using Kubernetes. Ensuring security best practices are applied across CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and microservices. Optimizing system performance and scalability through observability and proactive monitoring. Collaborating with development teams to streamline deployment workflows and improve DevOps processes. Advising clients on best practices for cloud infrastructure, deployment automation, and system security. Engaging in technical discussions with stakeholders and supporting project execution to ensure timely delivery. Assisting with the analysis of client requirements. Working with and supporting Technical Leaders in project execution and timely delivery. Collaborating with client teams. &nbsp; What we are looking for in this person Significant experience delivering at a Senior Engineer level. Our Seniors typically have at least 6 years’ commercial experience. Practical experience and knowledge of developing real-world solutions. Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment. Strong experience managing and automating cloud-based infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP. Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation. Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools, ideally Kubernetes (K8s). Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ideally with GitHub Actions or Jenkins. Scripting and automation expertise, preferably with Python. Experience with observability tools and monitoring frameworks for system performance optimization. Solid understanding of security best practices across cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and microservices. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Professional proficiency in English. &nbsp; Our Interview Process Talent Call (30 mins via 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. Technical Assessment (1 hour via Zoom)A live coding challenge with one of our trained interviewers. You'll be asked to build a working solution to a problem via screen sharing, demonstrating your DevOps engineering expertise, problem-solving ability, and coding best practices in a real-time environment. Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom)A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join. There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project &nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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