Senior Solution Architect

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in public safety technology seeks a Solution Architect to define technology standards and guide delivery for critical applications. The role includes overseeing architectural needs and ensuring successful deployment while managing relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience with C++, C#, and cloud services.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday (buy/sell options)

4x basic salary life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Understanding of C++, C#, SQL Server, and Windows platforms.
• Practical knowledge of C coding and SIP protocol.
• In-depth knowledge of Tetra and 3GPP network behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of architects for technology roadmaps.
• Identify and manage technical project risks.
• Document and agree on non-functional requirements.

Skills

C++

C#

SQL Server

Windows platforms

SIP protocol

VOIP

Job description

Come join us and make a difference in the world!

Discover more at www.necsws.com

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 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.

Success in this role requires mediating between stakeholders, explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and communicating confidently at all levels. You should understand the evolutionary nature of technology delivery in an agile environment and facilitate discussions on high-risk, complex issues within constrained timescales.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure scope of supply is correctly documented and maintained
2. Identify and manage technical project risks
3. Document and agree on non-functional requirements from customers
4. Conduct impact assessments with practical scope and implementation, utilizing existing products where possible
5. Identify opportunities for selling additional product capabilities

Qualifications

Understanding/awareness of:

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

Practical knowledge of:

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

In-depth knowledge of:

• Tetra network behaviors (Motorola Dimetra), 3GPP network behaviors (Kodiak MCX), MCX API with Softil SDK, Analogue Radio basestations (VHF, MF), Telephone PABX, Airwave certification processes, EISEC service

Additional Responsibilities

Manage customer relationships, support technical issues, assist in the bid process, promote architectural vision, and lead within the team and across wider business units.

Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday (buy/sell options)
• 4x basic salary life assurance
• Flexible benefits package

Other Information

• Must demonstrate right to work in the UK; documentary evidence required
• Subject to vetting, references, and possibly DBS checks
• We are an equal opportunities employer and support accessibility needs