Senior Engineering Manager

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:

Hands-On Full Stack Development

• Lead by example with active participation in hands-on full-stack development, contributing to the architecture, design, and implementation of key projects.
• Provide technical guidance to the engineering team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and efficient solutions.
• Collaborate closely with team members on coding, debugging, and troubleshooting to address complex technical challenges.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies, actively incorporating new tools and methodologies into the development process.

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Develop and execute a strategic engineering roadmap that aligns with the company's business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement the overall engineering strategy, including technology stack decisions and long-term planning.
• Lead and inspire the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive initiatives to enhance engineering processes, improve scalability, and ensure the delivery of high-quality products.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Must have:

• 8+ years in hands-on full-stack development.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing engineering teams, with a focus on both technical excellence and strategic vision.
• Strong understanding of full-stack development, including frontend and backend technologies.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines

Nice to have:

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

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 in 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.

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