Senior Solution Architect

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Solution Architect for their Public Safety business. The role involves defining technology standards, leading a team, and ensuring technical assurance for product deployments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud-based technology and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Attractive benefits, including 25 days holiday and flexible options, are offered.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday (FTE), 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 technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of Tetra network behaviors and Airwave certification.

Responsibilities

• Document and maintain scope of supply for projects.
• Identify and manage technical project risks.
• Conduct impact assessments and develop implementation strategies.

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 a 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 that aligns with our commercial and technological goals.

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

To succeed, you should be able to mediate between stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, particularly those at all levels of the organization. You should understand the evolutionary nature of technology delivery in an agile environment and be capable of facilitating discussions about high risk and complex issues within constrained timescales.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

You should 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

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 and support the bid process, including 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 (FTE), with buy/sell options
• 4x basic salary life assurance
• Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs

Other Information

• Candidates must demonstrate pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK, with documentary evidence required.
• All offers are subject to vetting and reference checks; a DBS check may be required depending on the role.
• NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all communities and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Please share any accessibility needs during the process.