Tech Director

At Umain, we help world leading brands and ambitious disruptors shape, ship and scale digital products and experiences.

As part of Eidra, a collective of leading agencies at the forefront of strategy, design, and technology, we extend that vision even further. Together, we collaborate with global brands, Scandinavian heroes, and ambitious startups to create market-defining products and experiences for the world's boldest companies.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Tech Director who thinks strategically, delivers with excellence, solves gnarly problems, and manages stakeholders brilliantly.

You'll ensure that the technical aspects of our projects are sound, innovative, and aligned with both the client's needs and Umain's strategic goals.

And you'll obsess about creating meaningful impact for our clients.

This role is based in our London office near London Bridge. As part of our expanding presence in the UK, you'll contribute to growing Eidra's footprint in the UK market, helping to establish our reputation for excellence.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical vision and direction
• Understand and empathise with client contexts, needs and limitations
• Take responsibility for our technical POV, solutions and quality
• Act as the technical interface between teams, clients, Umain and Eidra
• Be ahead of the tech curve, and ensure Umain remains competitive
• Participate actively in pitches and proposals, spotting opportunities, and building trust & reputation for Umain's Tech Capability
• Monitor, enable and steer the progress of projects
• Ensure solutions are compliant with relevant regulations and standards
• Contribute to project estimation and budgeting
• Shape and refine practices, processes, tools, and methodologies
• Mentor and guide project teams & developers, evangelising feedback

What We're Looking For

• Entrepreneurial; experience shipping 0-1 and scaling 1-N
• Consulting/agency experience; a fan of the diverse work that entails
• Skilled at building long-term relationships with senior stakeholders
• Strong problem-solver and structured thinker, to navigate ambiguity
• Full stack, with agentic coding and product experience

What We Value

• A consulting mindset: hypothesis-driven, structured, and client-centric
• Happiest when working together with technology and design
• The ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels
• Comfort working in dynamic, ambiguous environment

Why Join Us

• 30 days paid holiday
• Regular international travel, with opportunities to work and connect in Sweden, the Netherlands, and the US
• Play a central role in scaling a fast-growing business
• Latest Apple kit (MacBook + iPhone) to do your best work
• Twice-yearly company conferences in standout European locations to connect, learn, and celebrate

Background Check

Umain conducts a background check for final candidates in accordance with our internal People Procedure (UIS 007). The check is carried out only with your consent and is ordered by our CISO through our approved screening partner. The scope of the check depends on the role level. This step is performed late in the recruitment process and is used solely to support a secure and fact based hiring decision.