Band description
These roles are primarily based on a level of significant technical expertise or functional specialism. They ensure delivery for a defined area of responsibility, generally within a specific team within a business unit. Individuals will have discretion to operate within their area of expertise and may be required to undertake complex problem solving / analysis. They typically deliver activities as part of a direct or matrix team and support the delivery of professional or thought leadership.
Key responsibilities
* Lead the development and adoption of best practice engineering design standards and procedures
* Analyse and solve unique, complex and high impact problems
* Engage with internal and external stakeholders to define requirements and design solutions to meet agreed specifications
* Define the future state architecture and contribute to the development of architectural strategy and roadmap
* Plan technical and architecture development and modifications and recommend process, product or service improvements
* Apply quality assurance processes to ensure that end-to-end technical designs and builds meet technical requirements and standards
* Identify and control technical risks and issues
* Provide detailed documented technical solutions and reports for distribution both internally and externally
* Provide technical expertise and guidance to the bid management process internal stakeholders and customers
* Provide technical leadership within the team, sharing knowledge and skills and providing mentoring support to engineers and technicians
Qualifications
Continually develop expertise in emerging broadcast/media markets (IPTV, VOD, OTT, Interactive etc.)
* Suggest and develop strategic developments to the Playout and Media Management products in order to gain new business and improve customer service
* Where necessary manage relationships with suppliers in implementation of development activities
* Lead the integration of new technologies and systems into the Workflow/Content/Playout platforms
* Recognised internally and externally as a source of expertise in media management & playout technologies and systems and the potential solutions they may provide to existing customers and product roadmaps
* Be an expert in existing and emerging media/metadata formats and standards
* Investigate operational requirements and problems, seeking effective business solutions through improvements in automated and non-automated processes
Desired knowledge and experience
* Significant knowledge in media management and playout technology
* Knowledge of IP and IT technologies as they relate to media management and playout
* Wide knowledge of the broadcast industry, developments and trends
* Experience of designing and delivering technical implementations
Job Requirements
Architect, Media
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