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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