JOIN US!

We’re looking for a Technical Director to join our team at Futurice UK. As a Technical Director, you will take responsibility for technical strategy, client success, and delivery quality across multiple projects. You will support and develop a growing team of technologists and play an active role in evolving our technical capabilities and ways of working. You’ll also be a visible thought leader and a champion of our values, guiding technical direction while fostering a healthy and inclusive culture.

NEXT STEPS

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for and are ready to take the next step, please submit your application.
Our application form is about as easy as it gets. All you need to do is enter your contact information and upload your attachments. We’d love to see a CV, and a few lines about yourself and why you want to join Futurice. You can also submit links to your LinkedIn, as well as share other attachments relevant to the application.

We usually follow the following format for interviews, currently all held remotely:

• 30min video/telephone introductory call
• 1hr interview with 2 people, a developer and a designer
• 1hr tech task interview with 2 developers
• 1hr interview with 2 directors

Technical skills

• Broad expertise across frontend, backend, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms.
• Strong experience leading and architecting complex software systems across multiple domains.
• Deep understanding of modern application design, system integration, and scalability challenges.
• Comfortable engaging in strategic conversations about data architecture, security, and platform design.
• Awareness of data privacy, compliance, and security practices

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’re an experienced technologist with a strategic mindset, equally confident in architecture discussions, stakeholder communication, and hands-on problem-solving. You thrive in a consultancy environment where adaptability, clear communication, and impact are key. You enjoy supporting teams to do their best work and are energised by leading high-impact technical engagements across clients.
You are passionate about data and architecture, and how technology can shape modern organisations. You work well with ambiguity, can juggle multiple responsibilities, and have a good eye for both the big picture and the underlying technical details.

Technical skills

• Broad expertise across frontend, backend, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms.
• Strong experience leading and architecting complex software systems across multiple domains.
• Deep understanding of modern application design, system integration, and scalability challenges.
• Comfortable engaging in strategic conversations about data architecture, security, and platform design.
• Awareness of data privacy, compliance, and security practices.

Collaboration

• You’re confident working with client C-level, technical leads, and delivery managers alike.
• Trusted advisor to clients – able to shape delivery roadmaps, tech strategies and support presales conversations.
• Skilled at managing stakeholders and resolving complex delivery or technical challenges.
• Supportive mentor and people leader who helps individuals grow and teams thrive.
• You work well with ambiguity, helping teams find clarity and direction through uncertainty.
• Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and delivery leads to ensure we build the right thing, the right way.

Attitude and preferences

• Comfortable across methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and can guide others to adapt appropriately.
• You care about inclusive, healthy team cultures and psychological safety.
• Curious about emerging technologies and their practical application.
• You write and speak confidently about your work and support others to do the same.
• You think holistically about how architecture, people, and culture interact.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Overseeing multiple client projects from a technical leadership perspective – providing hands-on guidance, coaching teams, and supporting strategic alignment.
• Working with clients to define impactful, scalable and maintainable technical strategies.
• Partnering with Design, Product, and Delivery peers to align on goals and ensure consistent project success.
• Ensuring technical quality across projects and identifying risks early – working with teams to resolve them before they impact delivery.
• Supporting presales and commercial activities – leading technical input for proposals and pitches.
• Line managing senior technologists, helping them grow and perform at their best.
• Helping to define and evolve our technical practices, mentoring others, and setting a high standard across the community.
• Building strong relationships with client stakeholders and influencing decision-making with empathy and expertise.
• Promoting knowledge sharing, psychological safety, and high-performing team environments.
• Contributing to business growth and helping shape the future of Futurice UK.
  At Futurice UK, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. When you join us as a Tech Director, you’ll become part of a team that values your well-being, growth, and contributions.