Job Description

Senior Software Engineer
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Our Senior Software Engineers play a vital role within the Blenheim Chalcot, leading the future of our engineering efforts! This role will spearhead projects and craft innovative solutions that resonate with our business goals while guiding our teams through complex issues and helping them to adapt to evolving technologies. With your profound software development expertise and strategic insight you will have shape our future leadership as well as support us in building our next generation of GenAI enabled tech businesses.


Responsibilities


• Lead the research, design, and implementation of scalable software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Define and refine engineering practices, advocating for best practices and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other leaders to define strategic priorities and align engineering goals with business objectives.
• Evaluate new technologies and tools to enhance productivity and solve business challenges.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Participate in the technical interview process for potential new hires.
• Contribute to the overall technical direction of the team and the company.


About you



The ideal candidate will have a track-record in delivering results in a fast-moving business and hence be comfortable with change and uncertainty. Excellent stakeholder management experience is essential to being successful in this role.


Qualifications


• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing projects and teams.
• Strong architectural and system design skills in a large-scale environment.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to peers and management.
• Proven ability to adapt to new technologies and drive innovation.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.


Nice to have


• Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, API development.
• Open-source contributions.


About Blenheim Chalcot



Blenheim Chalcot is one of the leading venture builders in the world. We have been building exciting and disruptive businesses for over 26 years across sectors including FinTech, EdTech, GovTech, Media, Sport, Charity and more. These companies are all GenAI enabled and are some of the most innovative companies in the UK and increasingly around the world.



The BC team in India has been instrumental to the growth and success of Blenheim Chalcot. Established in 2009, Blenheim Chalcot India serves as a pivotal launchpad for those aiming to make a difference in the realm of innovation and entrepreneurship.



Blenheim Chalcot India is driven by a mission to empower visionaries to lead, innovate, and build disruptive solutions. We support our diverse portfolio of ventures and create impactful solutions that shape global trends. We provide a range of services to help new business get off the ground, including technology, growth (marketing and sales), talent, HR, finance, legal and tax, plus so much more!



We're scaling fast and we're looking to hire high energy, motivated and curious talent to support them on that journey!


What we can offer you


• Be part of the World's Leading Digital Venture Builder
• Have the opportunity to be a part of and learn from the incredible diverse talent in BC
• Be exposed to the right mix of challenges, within a culture that promotes continuous learning and development and opportunity to work with Gen AI
• A fun and open, if a little cricket obsessed, atmosphere - we own the Rajasthan Royals IPL team!
• 24 days of annual leave &10 public holiday days
• Private Medical for you and your immediate family & Life Insurance for yourself


Important



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 organisation. 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.