Senior Architect
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Job Description
Job Description
Christy Media is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to join a leading international broadcast services provider. This is a key technical leadership role responsible for shaping the technology strategy and architectural vision behind innovative large-scale live event transmissions and broadcast network services.
As Senior Architect you will define and drive the technical roadmap for broadcast transmission and network solutions ensuring the delivery of robust scalable and secure workflows for premium live events. You will lead the design and architecture of complex broadcast and network systems evaluate emerging technologies and provide technical leadership to engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and refine long-term technology strategies aligning with business goals and industry trends.
Lead the design and architecture of advanced broadcast workflows transmission systems and network infrastructures.
Define and document architectural standards guidelines and best practices.
Guide engineering teams through the project lifecycle from concept to deployment and operational handover.
Mentor and coach engineers in architectural principles and emerging technologies.
Lead technology evaluation and vendor selection processes including proof-of-concepts and technical assessments.
Design and optimise live broadcast transmission workflows (encoding decoding transcoding routing monitoring).
Architect robust network solutions for managed and unmanaged environments focusing on performance resilience and security.
Drive integration of cloud-based and hybrid solutions for broadcast contribution and distribution.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment with business and technical strategies.
Produce clear technical documentation including architecture diagrams and design specifications.
Skills & Experience Required
Extensive experience (10 years) in a senior technical role within the broadcast and media industry with a strong focus on broadcast architecture and transmission systems.
Deep knowledge of broadcast technologies and workflows including contribution distribution encoding decoding transcoding routing and monitoring.
Expert-level understanding of IP networking principles protocols (multicast QoS) and architectures for media transport.
Proven track record of designing and implementing complex broadcast and network solutions for live event transmission.
Strong experience in technology evaluation vendor selection and conducting proof-of-concepts.
Demonstrable experience in architectural design methodologies and documentation.
Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
Flexibility to travel internationally as required.
Desirable
Experience with cloud-based broadcast technologies and workflows (e.g. AWS Media Services Azure Media Services GCP Media CDN).
Hands-on experience with network and broadcast equipment from leading vendors (e.g. Net Insight Cisco Arista Imagine Communications Grass Valley Appear MediaKind).
In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF BGP).
Familiarity with network monitoring and management systems (e.g. Zabbix Grafana Prometheus Netbox OpenNMS).
Experience with automation and scripting (e.g. Python Ansible).
Degree in Engineering Telecommunications Computer Science or related field.
Relevant industry certifications.
This is a high-impact role in a fast-evolving technology landscape requiring a balance of strategic vision and hands-on technical expertise. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of live broadcast transmission for high-profile international events working alongside talented teams and industry leader. If you are passionate about broadcast technology and looking for a senior technical leadership role with global impact please apply now for consideration.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
