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. We have built the Ventures 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.

About Agilisys

Agilisys is a trusted partner to the public sector with over 25 years of experience in fostering digital innovation. With over 1,000 skilled professionals across the UK, we bring data-driven transformation tailored to the needs of healthcare, local government, and other public sector organizations. Through our extensive knowledge of advanced analytics, automation, Generative AI, and cloud IT services, we enable our clients to empower citizens and enrich their lives.

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect who can drive the design and architecture of complex systems. This role is critical in addressing customer challenges and providing expert guidance across multiple architectural perspectives, including Infrastructure, Applications (Front-End and Back-End), Data, AI, DevOps, and Security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Leadership: Create and deliver solutions that address customer challenges, providing concrete architectural and design guidance.
• Expertise Across Domains: Demonstrate authority in various architectural perspectives, including Infrastructure, Applications (FE, BE), Data, AI, DevOps, and Security. Expertise in AI/Gen AI is particularly important.
• Hands-On Support: Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and assist the team by demonstrating how tasks should be done, if necessary.
• Collaboration with Tech Leads: Work directly with approximately 5 Tech Leads spread across 2 squads. While you won't manage the team, you will guide and lead them through various reviews and design processes.
• Distributed Systems Experience: Leverage your experience in building and running highly distributed applications to ensure robust and scalable solutions.

Technical Requirements:

• Tech Stack Expertise:
  • React
  • FastAPI
  • Python
  • Azure/AWS

Nice to Have:

• Experience in product development is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining highly distributed applications is a must.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role, with a focus on architectural design and leadership.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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 a 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.