Senior Solution Architect

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Public Safety is seeking a Solution Architect to define technology delivery standards. The role involves leading architectural design for high-volume applications while collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates must possess significant experience in cloud-based technologies and be able to navigate complex environments.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

4x basic salary life assurance

Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of architects to provide technology roadmaps.
• Manage technical project risks and document requirements.
• Provide technical assurance for product deployment.

Skills

C++

C#

SQL Server

Windows platforms

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 be 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 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 into clients while safeguarding our commercial interests.

To succeed, you should be able to mediate between stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Confidence in communicating with stakeholders at all levels and understanding the agile environment's evolutionary nature are essential. High stakeholder expectations mean you'll need to facilitate discussions about high risk and complexity within tight deadlines.

The Solution Architect will collaborate with project or programme managers and the wider architecture team to:

• Ensure that the scope of supply is correctly documented and maintained
• Identify and manage technical project risks
• Document and agree on non-functional requirements from customers
• Ensure impact assessments are practical, well-scoped, and leverage existing products where possible
• 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 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 but should be 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).

The role also involves promoting and leading the architectural vision within the team and across wider business and technology groups.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• 25 days paid holiday (FTE), with buy/sell options
• 4x basic salary life assurance (with options to increase)
• Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs

Other Information

• Candidates must demonstrate a right to work and travel within the UK; documentary evidence will be required.
• All offers are subject to vetting and checks, including possible DBS checks depending on the role.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusivity. If you require accommodations during recruitment, please inform us.