Senior Solution Architect

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology firm as a Solution Architect, responsible for guiding technology delivery for Public Safety applications. Your expertise in modern cloud technology and ability to communicate complex concepts will be key in transforming national security solutions. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with exceptional benefits including 25 days of paid holiday and flexible benefits tailored to your needs.

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, Windows platforms.
• Practical knowledge of SIP protocol and VOIP handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and define technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with project managers and define scope of supply.
• Manage technical project risks and customer requirements.

Skills

C++

C#

SQL Server

Windows platforms

Domain/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 hand in hand with our Product Managers, Delivery and Technical Leads to influence and define a technology roadmap to meet both our commercial and technology aims.

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 position.

To succeed, you should be able to mediate between people and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, particularly with stakeholders at all levels. Understanding the evolutionary nature of technology delivery in an agile environment is essential. Our stakeholder expectations are high, so facilitation of discussions about high risk and complexity within constrained timescales is required.

The Solution Architect will collaborate with the project or programme manager and the wider architecture team to:

1. Ensure that scope of supply is correctly documented and maintained
2. Identify and manage technical project risks
3. Ensure that any non-functional requirements from a customer are agreed and documented
4. Ensure impact assessments are practical, well-defined, and leverage existing products where possible
5. Identify opportunities for selling additional product capability

Qualifications

You will have a good understanding/awareness of:

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

And good 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 – related to Kodiak MCX but should be standard
• 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 and support the bid process including technical responses, infrastructure sizing (mainly cloud-based), and clarification support.

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

Additional Information

We offer an excellent benefits package, including:

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

Other Information

• Candidates must demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Evidence required.
• Offers are subject to vetting, references, and possibly a DBS check.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity. Please inform us of any accessibility needs during the recruitment process.