Senior Solution Architect

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

Job summary

Join a leading company in Public Safety as a Solution Architect where you will guide technology delivery policies and standards while leading a team of architects. You'll work on complex policing and national security projects, aligning technology roadmaps with commercial goals. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical skills in C++, C#, and cloud technologies, ensuring successful deployment of Public Safety products.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday with buy/sell options

4x basic salary life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Good understanding of complex technical concepts and agile environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Tetra network behaviors and MCX API usage.
• Experience in managing risks and non-functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define policies and standards for technology delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers and delivery teams for technology roadmaps.
• Manage customer relationships and support on technical issues.

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 policies and standards that guide technology delivery, with 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 collaborate 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 protecting our commercial position.

Success in this role requires mediating between teams and explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, especially 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 facilitate discussions about high risk and complex issues within constrained timescales.

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

1. Ensure that the scope of supply is correctly documented and maintained.
2. Identify and manage technical project risks.
3. Ensure that any non-functional requirements from customers are agreed and documented.
4. Ensure impact assessments are practical, well-defined, and leverage existing products where possible.
5. 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 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 and provide support on technical issues, including firewall settings. You will support the bid process with technical responses, infrastructure sizing (mainly cloud-based), and clarification support.

This 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)
• A flexible benefits scheme

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 references; a DBS check may be required depending on the role.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity and accessibility. Please share any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.