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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technology Director - **Company:** APPLY - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Backend, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Microservices - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=13b0543fd9dcf1df ## About the Role * 8+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with expertise in commerce, platforms, and product delivery * Comprehensive understanding of MACH (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) and Composable architecture, including design, implementation and how these principals align with strategic business objectives. * Proven consultancy experience providing strategic technological guidance to clients * Experience contributing to business development including supporting proposals, scoping, estimation and client acquisition in an agency/consultancy context * Comprehensive understanding of software engineering, system architecture, and project management * Working knowledge of AI/ML platforms and agentic development practices, with an ability to evaluate and guide their adoption in a client delivery context * Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP); GCP certification preferred * Demonstrated proficiency across front-end, back-end, mobile, and platform engineering * Strong leadership abilities with experience mentoring teams and managing complex projects * Strategic thinking skills that align technology solutions with business objectives * Excellent risk management capabilities across technical, staffing, scoping, client relationship and AI-augmented delivery domains * Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills that foster trust and collaboration * Awareness of security and compliance requirements in cloud-native environments and the ability to engage credibly with enterprise clients on these topics., * Hands-on experience integrating LLM-based tooling (e.g. Vertex AI, Claude, agentic workflows) into engineering teams * Experience advising clients on AI strategy or AI-enabled product development * GCP Professional Cloud Architect or equivalent certification * Certifications in MACH tooling such as commercetools and Contentstack * Background in digital transformation projects * Experience in multiple industry verticals ## Description As a Technology Director, you'll provide strategic technical leadership across dedicated client accounts, guiding delivery, defining architecture, and mentoring the team, while taking genuine ownership of the client relationships that make the work matter. This means accountability not just to delivery contacts, but to senior stakeholders across the organisation and being able to navigate the commercial and structural complexity that comes with operating at that level. The role sits at the intersection of technical excellence and business growth: you'll help transform client organisations through innovative technology solutions, while deepening Apply's presence and impact within each account., Technical Leadership * Define and oversee high-level technical architecture and technology stack for accounts or portfolios * Define and communicate the AI adoption strategy for delivery squads, including how agentic workflows, AI-assisted development and LLM-based tools integrate into engineering practice. * Guide and review documentation that communicates architecture and topology of technical solutions * Act as the primary escalation point for technical issues both internally and externally Team Management * Oversee the work of software engineers and technical team members to maintain high quality standards * Mentor technology team members to improve their contributions and professional growth * Define and manage the composition of delivery squads, ensuring deadlines are met and dependencies addressed Client Engagement * Serve as the primary client-facing representative of the Technology and Account Leadership Team * Build credibility and trust with technical and non-technical stakeholders within client organizations * Provide expert advice and nurture relationships while navigating organizational complexities Strategic Development * Actively contribute to growing existing accounts and to winning new work as part of the Business development team. * Work with Program Managers to identify, prevent, and mitigate project risks * Drive thought leadership initiatives that solidify Apply Digital's position as a top global MACH delivery partner ## Related Videos - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1209-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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