Hackajob
is collaborating with
BBC
to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.
Shape the Future of TV Experiences at the BBC
At the BBC, we are building the next generation of TV experiences—putting our audiences first by delivering world-class video and audio streaming to the biggest screen in the home. As the media landscape shifts from broadcast to digital, this role is central to our ambition: to offer a richer, more personalised and IP-delivered experience for everyone in the UK.
We’re looking for a Senior Architect to join our team to help shape the strategy for how millions of people watch and listen across Connected TVs. You’ll be supporting the creation and evolution of flagship products like BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds
— guiding teams as they deliver seamless, premium experiences to households across the country.
This is a chance to work at scale, to tackle complex architectural challenges, and to influence the journey from traditional broadcasting to a fully connected, on-demand future. You’ll join a supportive community of architects in the Experiences area of Product Group — working across disciplines to bring clarity, coherence, and innovation to everything we do.
Role Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and external partners to drive the delivery of resilient and scalable services aligned with our technical strategy.
Shape the early stages of projects by defining their technical scope and architectural approach.
Contribute to long-term strategy by identifying cross-platform requirements and shaping roadmaps to deliver sustainable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
Provide consultancy to teams and leadership on architectural and infrastructure considerations, with a focus on feasibility and business value.
Coach and mentor engineers to strengthen technical practices and improve delivery quality across the department.
Clearly communicate the technical architecture of our systems to helps teams align and evolve together.
Stay current with industry trends and new technologies—bringing insight into how we might apply them for strategic advantage.
Are You the Right Candidate?
Experience:
Designing and deploying scalable systems for high-traffic, public-facing services.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced delivery environments.
Building alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders; bridging organisational boundaries.
Leading and mentoring engineers, driving architectural clarity and raising standards.
Using cloud platforms such as AWS in complex, real-world environments.
Evaluating and adopting emerging technologies that unlock new value for users.
Experience in developing and championing technology strategies that guide long-term delivery and change.
Attributes:
A strong influencer who can build trust and bring people together around a shared vision.
Excellent communicator who can simplify complexity for different audiences (including non-technical staff).
Strategic thinker who balances pragmatism with long-term direction.
Empirical decision-maker who values evidence and iteration.
Team player who builds positive relationships and leads through influence.
Self-motivated with the ability to inspire others with energy, drive and desire to achieve goals.
Passionate about learning, growing, and helping others do the same.