Senior Solution Architect

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in public safety solutions is seeking a Solution Architect to define technology standards and lead architectural designs for mission-critical applications. The role demands extensive experience in cloud-based technologies and the ability to manage relationships with customer technical staff, ensuring successful deployment of products.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday with buy/sell options

4x basic salary life assurance

Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs

Qualifications

• Good understanding of C++, C#, SQL Server, and Windows platforms.
• Practical knowledge of SIP protocol and VOIP.
• In-depth knowledge of Tetra network behaviors and MCX API usage.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and provide technology roadmaps.
• Manage technical project risks and document non-functional requirements.
• Promote and lead the architectural vision across business units.

Skills

C++

C#

SQL Server

Windows platforms

Domains / AD

Mitel skills based routing integration

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Job Description

* Due to strict customer security clearance requirements, we can only consider applicants that have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years or more *

Working within the Public Safety business, you will be responsible for defining the policies and standards that guide technology delivery, possessing significant experience in modern, cloud-based technology standards and practices.

As Solution Architect, you are accountable for leading a team of architects and providing architectural design and technology roadmaps for complex Policing and National Security applications supporting high volume, mission-critical products and services. There will also be opportunities to oversee ongoing architectural needs within our Control Room application suites.

You'll work closely with Product Managers, Delivery, and Technical Leads to influence and define a technology roadmap that aligns with our commercial and technological goals.

The core aim of this role is to provide technical assurance to ensure successful deployment of NECSWS Public Safety products into clients while protecting our commercial interests.

To succeed, you should be able to mediate between people and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels, and understand the evolutionary nature of technology delivery in an agile environment. Our stakeholder expectations are high, and you'll need to facilitate discussions about high risk and complexity within constrained timescales.

The Solution Architect will work with project or programme managers and the wider architecture team to:

• Ensure scope of supply is correctly documented and maintained
• Identify and manage technical project risks
• Document and agree on non-functional requirements from customers
• Ensure impact assessments are practical, well-defined, and utilize existing products where possible
• Identify opportunities for selling additional product capabilities

Qualifications

You will have a good understanding/awareness of:

• C++
• C#
• SQL Server
• Windows platforms
• Domains / AD
• Mitel skills based routing integration

And practical knowledge of some or all of the following:

• C coding
• SIP protocol
• VOIP – RTP / RTCP, including latency/jitter handling

You will also have in-depth knowledge of some or all of the following:

• Tetra network behaviors – specifically Motorola Dimetra
• 3GPP network behaviors, especially related to Kodiak MCX
• MCX API usage of Softil SDK
• Analogue Radio base stations and features – VHF, MF
• Telephone PABX functionality
• Airwave certification processes
• EISEC service

The Solution Architect will manage relationships with customer technical staff, providing support on technical issues such as firewall settings, and will participate in the bid process including technical responses and infrastructure sizing (mainly cloud-based).

This role also involves promoting and leading the architectural vision within the team and across wider business units.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• 25 days paid holiday with buy/sell options
• 4x basic salary life assurance (with optional increase)
• Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs

Other Information

• Candidates must demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK, with documentary evidence required.
• All offers are subject to vetting and checks, including possible DBS clearance depending on the role.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity and accessibility. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments needed during recruitment.