Cloud Solutions Architect
About Blenheim Chalcot
Blenheim Chalcot is the UK’s leading digital venture builder. We invest more than just funds, we invest our knowledge and experience, our ideas and infrastructure. Our ventures are at the forefront of a multitude of industries being disrupted digitally, including FinTech, EdTech, GovTech, Media, Sport, Charity and more. Ventures we have built range from ClearScore to Agilisys and even the Rajasthan Royals IPL cricket team. All our 20+ portfolio companies have been incubated and launched by us and now have total sales of over £0.5bn and more than 3,000 employees. Our assets under management stand at greater than £1.5bn.
Responsibilities:
- We are looking for Cloud Solutions Architect with a proven track record in designing and implementing scalable and supportable cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate will be adept at working independently or leading a team, demonstrating expertise in both technical aspects and team management.
- As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the long-term engineering strategy, collaborating with senior technical staff, and working closely with diverse teams across various projects. Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid changes, you will contribute to building high-performing tech teams that support and scale our company.
- The role requires not only technical proficiency but also excellent communication and leadership skills. You will bridge the gap between technical details and broader project discussions, ensuring alignment and consistency across engineering disciplines.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders, senior technical staff, and various engineering teams.
- Collaborate on planning and executing long-term engineering strategy.
- Assist in building and growing high-performing tech teams that support and scale our company.
- Provide structured coordination and ad hoc problem-solving.
- Drive continuous improvement in the quality, quantity, and value of engineering output.
- Proactively seek and implement technical solutions to improve delivery speed and quality.
- Set and maintain high standards for information security, testing, code quality, and reviews.
- Identify skills gaps and provide mentorship and coaching to improve individual and team performance.
- Assist in building OKRs and Engineering KPIs.
- Give regular and clear feedback on individual and team performance.
- Generate and implement process improvements, especially in cross-team processes.
Must Have
- Work hands-on when required, setting high standards and leading by example for other engineers and team members.
- Report directly to senior technical staff, contributing to the planning and execution of the long-term engineering strategy.
- Build and nurture high-performing tech teams through recruitment and internal growth, supporting the company's scalability.
- Provide structured coordination and ad hoc problem-solving, collaborating effectively with stakeholders, delivery managers, product teams, and engineers.
- Drive continuous improvement in the quality, quantity, and value of engineering output.
- Proactively seek and implement technical solutions to enhance delivery speed and quality.
- Set and maintain high standards for information security, testing, code quality, and reviews.
- Identify skills gaps and provide mentorship and coaching to improve individual and team performance.
- Assist in defining and implementing OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and Engineering KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
- Give regular and clear feedback on individual and team performance.
- Contribute to the generation and implementation of process improvements, particularly in cross-team processes.
- Proficient in designing scalable and supportable cloud-native solutions.
- An expert in at least one high-level programming language.
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and employing lean development approaches to learn quickly and pivot when necessary.
- Product-focused with a pragmatic approach to engineering, prioritizing the delivery of value to customers and stakeholders.
- Inquisitive and curious, consistently asking insightful questions.
- Constantly learning, problem-solving, and pushing technical boundaries.
- Experienced across a broad scope of cloud technologies.
- A collaborative team player who communicates effectively and improves the quality of multiple teams.
Nice to Have
- Any Cloud Certification
Qualification:
- Any Graduate
At Blenheim Chalcot, we strive to create an environment where differences are not only accepted but greatly valued; where everyone can make the most of their capabilities and potential. We promote meritocracy, competence and the sharing of ideas and opinions. We are driven by data and believe the diversity, agility, generosity, and curiosity of our people is what sets us apart as an organization and helps us thrive.communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talent.
