Senior Solution Architect

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Solution Architect at a prominent company in Public Safety technology. In this role, you will lead a team in delivering high-volume, mission-critical products and define robust technical standards, ensuring successful deployments while managing stakeholder expectations. You will leverage extensive technology knowledge and experience in C++, C#, and cloud-based systems to guide architectural decisions and promote the company's vision.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday with buy/sell options

4x basic salary life assurance

Flexible benefits to suit individual needs

Qualifications

• Good understanding of C++, C#, SQL Server, and Windows platforms.
• Experience with SIP protocol and VOIP technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of Tetra and 3GPP network behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of architects and define technology roadmaps.
• Provide technical assurance for deploying Public Safety products.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology goals.

Skills

C++

C#

SQL Server

Windows platforms

SIP protocol

VOIP – RTP / RTCP

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 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 collaborate 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 successful deployment of NECSWS Public Safety products into clients while safeguarding our commercial interests.

To succeed, you should be able to mediate between teams and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, particularly stakeholders at all levels. You should understand the evolving nature of technology delivery in an agile environment. Our stakeholder expectations are high, and you will need to facilitate discussions about high risk and complexity within constrained timescales.

The Solution Architect will work with project or programme managers 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 customers are agreed and documented
• Ensure impact assessments are practical, well-defined, and leverage existing products where possible
• 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, 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 as a 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, providing support on technical issues such as firewall settings, and supporting the bid process with technical responses and infrastructure sizing (mainly 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 with buy/sell options
• 4x basic salary life assurance (additional options available)
• Flexible benefits to suit individual needs

OTHER INFORMATION

• Candidates must demonstrate pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK; documentary evidence will be required.
• All offers are subject to vetting and reference checks; a DBS check may also be required depending on the role.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity and accessibility. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments or accessibility needs during recruitment.