Job Title: Senior Architect – Broadcast & Network Systems
Role:
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Architect to lead the design and strategy of cutting-edge broadcast and network systems for a global media and live event organisation. This is a pivotal role with high visibility and technical ownership—driving the architecture of high-performance live event transmission workflows across both traditional and cloud-based platforms.
You’ll have the opportunity to innovate and shape large-scale broadcast infrastructure projects, collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, and influence the long-term technical direction of a global player in live content delivery.
What’s in it for you?
Own the architectural vision for premium global live broadcast transmission solutions.
Work with emerging technologies across IP, cloud, and hybrid network environments.
Play a senior, hands-on role with the autonomy to drive best practices, vendor choices, and innovation.
Responsibilities:
Define and lead the architectural strategy for global broadcast and network transmission systems
Design complex live video workflows (contribution/distribution, encoding, routing, monitoring)
Architect hybrid and cloud-native solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP for media services
Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support and mentor engineering teams across architecture principles
Conduct technology evaluations, proof-of-concepts, and vendor selections
Create documentation: technical diagrams, standards, specifications, and executive briefs
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align architecture with strategic goals
Present at industry events and contribute thought leadership across the media technology landscape
Ideal Candidate:
10+ years in a senior broadcast/media technology role with architectural responsibility
Expert knowledge in IP-based media workflows, transmission, encoding/decoding, and routing
Strong command of multicast, QoS, and standard routing protocols (OSPF/BGP)
Demonstrated ability to design resilient, scalable, and secure broadcast networks
Hands-on experience with vendor platforms such as Net Insight, Cisco, Arista, Appear, MediaKind, etc.
Proven track record in solution architecture and high-level system design
Exceptional communication skills to translate technical architecture to senior business stakeholders
Comfortable working across cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) and integrating cloud media services
Willingness to travel internationally to support projects and attend events
Salary:
Up to £95,000 (DOE)