Technical Director

Short Description

On behalf of our client, Quantox Technology, Manpower Serbia is looking for an experienced candidate with a strong technical background and proven experience  in estimating, architecting, and managing complex projects for the position of Technical Director 

Description

1. Project Estimation

• Evaluate and estimate the scope, complexity, and effort required for large-scale software projects.
• Define high-level architecture, technology stack, and infrastructure requirements.
• Conduct discovery sessions to fully understand client needs, expectations, and business goals.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Highlight potential challenges, propose viable solutions, and negotiate technical directions.

2. Client Communication

• Communicate with client technical teams.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies early in the planning phase.
• Establish best practices and standards to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Maintain long-term relationships with client technical leadership and negotiate future scaling opportunities.

3. Team Leadership & Internal Development

• Lead, mentor, and review the software development team.
• Conduct technical interviews, evaluate candidates, and make hiring recommendations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the development department.
• Collaborate with project managers and other department leads to ensure smooth project execution.
• Drive process optimization, code quality, and efficiency improvements.

4. Technical Oversight & Governance

• Oversee architectural consistency across projects and ensure adherence to company standards.
• Review code, system design, and infrastructure configurations when necessary.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical challenges and effective communication across teams.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to keep the company competitive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in software development and architecture.
• 3+ years of experience in a senior technical leadership role (Technical Director, CTO, or similar).
• Strong understanding of full-stack development, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and software lifecycle management.
• Proven track record of accurate project estimation and delivery of complex software systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in client-facing roles with demonstrated success in relationship management.

Preferred Skills 

• Hands-on experience with modern frameworks and technologies (PHP, Node.js, Java, React, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to both business goals and technical excellence.
• Strategic thinker capable of balancing innovation with practicality.