Senior Solution Architect

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Public Safety sector is seeking a skilled Solution Architect to define technology roadmaps and lead architectural design for mission-critical applications. This role requires collaboration with various teams and the ability to navigate complex technical discussions, ensuring successful delivery while managing risk. Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package are offered.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday, 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.
• Experience in SIP protocol and VOIP technologies.
• Deep knowledge of Tetra network and 3GPP network behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for Policing and National Security applications.
• Collaborate with product managers to define technology roadmaps.
• Ensure documentation of non-functional requirements.

Skills

C++

C#

SQL Server

Windows platforms

Domains / AD

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 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 to meet 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 interests.

To succeed, you should be able to mediate between teams and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, especially stakeholders at all levels. You should understand the evolutionary nature of technology delivery in an agile environment. Our stakeholder expectations are high, and you will 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 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, using 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 practical knowledge of some or all of the following:

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

Deep knowledge of some or all of the following:

• Tetra network behaviours – specifically Motorola Dimetra
• 3GPP network behaviours, 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, providing guidance on technical issues such as firewall settings, and supporting the bid process with technical responses, infrastructure sizing (mainly cloud-based), and clarifications.

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

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

• Applicants must demonstrate a right to work and travel within the UK; documentation will be required.
• All offers are subject to vetting and references; a DBS check may be required depending on the role.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require reasonable adjustments or have accessibility needs, please share these during recruitment. We are committed to an inclusive and accommodating process.