Head of Solutions at NECSWS

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Solution Design, Public Sector Insight, Technical Expertise, Client Engagement, Problem Solver, Team Player

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Come join us and make a difference in the world! Discover more at www.necsws.com NO AGENCIES PLEASE Role will be Hybrid or Remote Subject to Location Job Description With NEC Digital, you choose the path of no compromise. We provide industry leading expertise across the full scope of a project, giving our customers the confidence and security, they need to achieve great outcomes for your users. A partnership of best-in-class software delivery, with pioneering user-centred design services. We offer full end-to-end digital transformation expertise to the very highest standards from discovery to development and beyond, at a scale and quality unique in the market. And everything we do is in line with our mission, to create user centred products and services that are efficient, inclusive and sustainable. You must have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years or more to be eligible for Security Clearance which is essential for the job. Position overview We are seeking an entrepreneurial Solution Architect to join our dynamic Digital Studio team. The successful candidate will have had substantial experience in designing and implementing tailored solutions for our public sector clients. This role requires a hands-on approach and a deep understanding of both the technical and strategic aspects of solution architecture. Key responsibilities Solution design. Lead the architecture design for client solutions from initial engagement through to delivery, ensuring alignment with client requirements and company capabilities. Pre-contract engagement. Participate in RFIs, bids and contribute architecturally to the proposal development process. Collaboration. Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and development teams to deliver integrated, robust, and scalable solutions. Technology integration. Advocate and employ appropriate technologies and platforms such as AWS or Azure to optimise performance and scalability. Client engagement. Maintain strong client relationships, understanding their needs and aligning them with feasible and innovative technological solutions. Continuous improvement. Keep abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continuously improve solution offerings and guide the technical strategy of the company. To advise and inform, working alongside our lead software engineers, to help inform our overall technical direction using the most appropriate tools and components to deliver customer requirements and improvements Qualifications What we need from you: Extensive experience as a Solution Architect, or in a related role within the IT services industry. Technical expertise. Proficient in both AWS and Azure cloud platform services and solutions. Public sector insight. Experience working with, or for, public sector clients is preferred. Language skills. Strong command of the English language, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be leading Solution Workshops so you will need the confidence and verbal dexterity required for that. To document and define proposed solution architectures and create solution feature maps Credentials. Relevant technical experience and certifications, particularly in AWS and Azure, are desirable. Problem solver. Proven ability to analyse complex issues and, working with others, or alone, design effective solutions. Team player. Collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse teams and clients. Eligible for UK Security Clearance Why Join Us? Impactful work. Contribute to meaningful projects that have a significant impact on public sector services. Innovative environment. Be a part of a new team that values innovation and encourages you to push technological boundaries. Professional growth. Opportunities for further development and learning to enhance your career path. Dynamic culture. Work in a supportive and entrepreneurial culture where your ideas are valued and you get to enact them (most of the time). Additional Information We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following: Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost) 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE) 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost) A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5% A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like. OTHER INFORMATION Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required. All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks. Depending on the nature of the role, a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required. NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates. Who We Are We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies. Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services. We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference. We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture design for client solutions from initial engagement through to delivery. Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and development teams to deliver integrated, robust, and scalable solutions.