Technical Director

About the Role

We are searching for a Technical Director for a growing software company based in Manchester. This senior position offers the opportunity to take full ownership of the technology division, impacting the future development and scalability of the company’s product. You will lead platform management, engineering teams, hiring, and staff development while guiding the company’s software evolution strategically.

Responsibilities

As Technical Director, you will be accountable for all technological aspects of the business, bridging the gap between technology and commercial goals. Your duties include architectural advisement, steering the engineering team, and establishing foundational systems to support sustainable growth.

About the Company

This established software enterprise owns and develops its own proprietary product, placing technology at the core of its operations. Senior leadership is intimately involved in daily work with quick decision-making processes that empower effective innovation. The ideal candidate can influence significant change from day one.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Strong expertise in C# and .NET enabling you to collaborate effectively with engineering teams, evaluate architectural choices, and guide decisions without routine coding responsibilities.
• Experience in engineering leadership or senior technical lead roles, with proven success in personnel development and team direction towards unified objectives.
• Comfort managing diverse duties across platform ownership, infrastructure oversight, delivery coordination, and team management.
• Previous roles such as Development Lead, Technical Lead, or senior technical positions with increasing leadership responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £100,000 to £120,000.
• Direct influence at leadership level on company-wide technology directions.
• Opportunity to build and define the technology function rather than take over an existing framework.