Senior Solution Architect

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company within the Public Safety sector is seeking a Solution Architect to guide technology delivery and architectural vision. Responsibilities include managing a team, defining policies for technology standards, and assuring successful deployment of products. Candidates should have a robust understanding of several programming languages and networking protocols.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday with buy/sell options

4x basic salary life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Understanding of Tetra network behaviours, specifically Motorola Dimetra.
• Knowledge of 3GPP network behaviours related to Kodiak MCX.
• Experience with MCX API usage of Softil SDK.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and technology roadmaps for complex applications.
• Manage relationships with customer technical staff and provide support.
• Ensure scope of supply is accurately documented and maintained.

Skills

C++

C#

SQL Server

Windows platforms

SIP protocol

VOIP – RTP / RTCP

Mitel skills based routing integration

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* 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 a 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 technological aims.

The core aim of this role is to provide technical assurance to ensure successful deployment of NECSWS Public Safety products into a given client whilst also protecting our commercial position.

To succeed, you need to mediate between people and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, particularly those confident in communicating with stakeholders at all levels. You should 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 the project or programme manager and the wider architecture team to:

• Ensure that scope of supply is correctly documented and maintained
• Identify and manage technical project risks
• Ensure non-functional requirements from a customer are agreed and documented
• Ensure impact assessments are practical, well-scoped, and utilize existing products where possible
• 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 understanding of latency / jitter handling

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

• Tetra network behaviours – specifically Motorola Dimetra
• 3GPP network behaviours – related to Kodiak MCX but should be standard
• MCX API usage of Softil SDK
• Analogue Radio basestations and features – VHF, MF
• Telephone PABX functionality
• Airwave certification processes
• EISEC service

The Solution Architect will manage relationships with customer technical staff, provide technical support on issues like firewall settings, and support the bid process with technical responses and infrastructure sizing (mainly cloud-based).

The 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 (additional options available)
• Flexible benefits

Other Information

• Candidates must demonstrate a right to work and travel within the UK, with documentary evidence required.
• All offers are subject to vetting and checks, including possibly a DBS check.

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