Senior Solution Architect

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in public safety is seeking a Solution Architect to oversee technology delivery. You will lead a team while engaging with multiple stakeholders and ensure successful deployment of significant technology solutions. The role requires extensive knowledge in modern tech standards including C++, C#, and SQL Server, with great benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

4x basic salary life assurance

Flexible benefits tailored to your needs

Qualifications

• Good understanding of C++, C#, SQL Server, and Windows platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of Tetra network behaviors and 3GPP network behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural vision and manage relationships with customer technical staff.
• Identify and manage technical project risks and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

C++

C#

SQL Server

SIP protocol

VOIP

Windows platforms

Job description

Come join us and make a difference in the world!

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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 will lead a team of architects and provide 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 will work closely with Product Managers, Delivery, and Technical Leads to influence and define a technology roadmap to meet both 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 position.

Successful candidates should be able to mediate between people, explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels. An understanding of the evolutionary nature of technology delivery in an agile environment is essential. You will facilitate discussions about high risk and complexity within constrained timescales.

The Solution Architect will collaborate with project or programme managers 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 non-functional requirements from customers are agreed and documented.
4. Ensure impact assessments are practical, well-scoped, and leverage existing products where possible.
5. 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 good practical knowledge of some or all of the following:

• C coding, SIP protocol, VOIP – RTP / RTCP, 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
• MCX API usage of Softil SDK
• Analogue Radio base stations – VHF, MF
• Telephone PABX functionality
• Airwave certification processes
• EISEC service

The Solution Architect will manage relationships with customer technical staff, support technical issues, and assist with the bid process including technical responses and infrastructure sizing, primarily 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 (FTE) with buy/sell options
• 4x basic salary life assurance (additional options available)
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs

Other Information

• Candidates must demonstrate a right to work and travel within the UK; documentation 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.