Technical Director - Data & AI at Qodea

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data, AI, Technical Strategy, System Modernization, Secure Data, Regulatory Tech, Sales Pursuit Advisory, Solution Design, Technical Leadership, Mentoring, C-Suite Advisory, Innovation Agenda, Security Challenges, Regulatory Challenges, Cloud Adoption, Risk Management

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Technical Director Sales / London Work where work matters. We are a global technology group built for what's next, offering high calibre professionals the platform for high stakes work, the kind of work that defines an entire career. When you join us, you're not just taking on projects, you're solving problems that don't even have answers yet. You will join an exclusive roster of talent that global leaders, including Google, Snap, Diageo, PayPal, and Jaguar Land Rover call when deadlines seem impossible, when others have already tried and failed, and when the solution absolutely has to work. Forget routine consultancy. You will operate where technology, design, and human behaviour meet to deliver tangible outcomes, fast. This is work that leaves a mark, work you’ll be proud to tell your friends about. We are looking for a Technical Director, Data & AI to be our senior most technical authority and strategic leader. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will own the technical vision and strategy that helps our retail clients solve their most complex, high-stakes challenges. We look for people who embody: Innovation to solve the hardest problems. ‍Accountability for every result. ‍Integrity always. As the Technical Director for Data & AI, you will be the executive-level technical partner for our key clients. Core responsibilities include: Setting the technical strategy for our Data & AI portfolio, guiding clients on large-scale transformation in areas like core systems modernization, secure data/AI, and regulatory tech. Acting as the senior technical advisor during high-stakes sales pursuits, partnering with the sales team to design innovative, compliant, and deliverable solutions. Leading and mentoring a community of senior architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation specific to Data & AI. Building and maintaining C-suite relationships with client CTOs, CIOs, and Heads of Engineering, acting as their trusted advisor. Driving the Qodea innovation agenda within Data & AI, ensuring our teams are operating at the frontier of technology to solve problems that "don't even have answers yet." This role is designed for impact, and we believe our best work happens when we connect. While we operate a flexible model, we expect you to spend time on site (at our offices or a client location) for collaboration sessions, customer meetings, and internal workshops. Therefore this is a hybrid role where you are required to be onsite (office / client site) for 3 days of the week. What success Looks Like: We are looking for someone with the following essential skills and experience: Demonstrable experience in Data & AI, with a deep understanding of its unique technical, security, and regulatory challenges. Extensive experience operating as a senior technical authority (e.g., Principal Architect, Director) on large-scale, complex technology programs. Proven track record of designing and delivering transformative, secure, and compliant solutions in areas such as core banking, payments, risk management, or secure cloud adoption. Demonstrable experience in C-suite advisory, acting as a trusted technical partner to CTOs, CIOs, and senior business leaders. We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. Here's how we invest in you: Compensation and Financial Wellbeing Competitive base salary. Matching pension scheme (up to 5%) from day one. Discretionary company bonus scheme. 4 x annual salary Death in Service coverage from day one. Employee referral scheme. Tech Scheme. Health and Wellness Private medical insurance from day one. Optical and dental cash back scheme. Help@Hand app: access to remote GPs, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy. EAP service. Cycle to Work scheme. Work-Life Balance and Growth 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). An extra paid day off for your birthday. Ten paid learning days per year. Flexible working hours. Market-leading parental leave. Sabbatical leave (after five years). Work from anywhere (up to 3 weeks per year). Industry-recognised training and certifications. Bonusly employee recognition and rewards platform. Clear opportunities for career development. Length of Service Awards. Regular company events.

Responsibilities

The Technical Director will set the technical vision and strategy for the Data & AI portfolio, guiding clients on large-scale transformations in areas like core systems modernization and secure data/AI. This role also involves acting as the senior technical advisor during high-stakes sales pursuits and leading/mentoring a community of senior architects.