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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 are 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'll work closely with Product Managers, Delivery, and Technical Leads to influence and define a technology roadmap that meets both 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.
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 evolutionary nature of technology delivery in an agile environment and facilitate discussions about high risk and complexity within constrained timescales.
The Solution Architect will collaborate with the project or programme manager and the wider architecture team to:
* Ensure scope of supply is correctly documented and maintained
* Identify and manage technical project risks
* Ensure non-functional requirements from customers are agreed and documented
* Conduct practical impact assessments with well-defined scope and use of existing products where possible
* Identify opportunities for selling additional product capabilities
Qualifications
You will have a good understanding of:
* C++
* C#
* SQL Server
* Windows platforms
* Domains / Active Directory
* Mitel skills based routing integration
And practical knowledge of some or all of:
* 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).
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 (buy/sell options)
* 4x basic salary life assurance (option to increase)
* Flexible benefits tailored to your needs
Other Information
* Candidates must demonstrate a 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 also be required.
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments or accessibility needs during recruitment.
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