Solutions Architect

Evertz Microsystems Limited; Burlington; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Evertz Microsystems in Burlington, Ontario, is seeking a Pre-Sales engineer to architect and document requirements for end-to-end SDVN solutions for broadcast and media facilities.

You will collaborate with Account Managers, R&D, Project Managers and Executive Management to define scope, create proposals and drive successful deployments, with occasional travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Education in Electronics/Electrical/Computers/Television Broadcasting/Technical Copywriting or related field
• Experience designing projects in a broadcast solution environment
• Working knowledge of broadcast automation, device control and signal flow
• Experience with Broadcast IT and network infrastructure is an asset
• Operational or Engineering experience in a broadcast facility
• Knowledge of current digital video compression standards and file types
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced sales environment
• Experience with Jira, Confluence and Visio is an asset

Responsibilities

• Define and document the scope of IP Broadcasting systems based on Evertz technologies
• Assist customers and sales staff with selecting the right Evertz product/technology
• Understand competitive offerings and position Evertz solutions to highlight differentiators
• Refine system designs and provide accompanying documentation to drive final specs and contracts
• Lead proposal creation and refinement
• Collaborate with R&D on system designs and RFI/RFP documentation
• Identify and manage project risks by stating assumptions and mitigating them
• Work with clients to design, develop, document and execute POCs of Evertz products
• Ensure all documentation is ready to hand over to Deployment teams after winning the opportunity
• Travel to client sites as required

Skills

Excellent written/verbal communication

Multi-priority management

Sales environment experience

Documentation & drafting

Education

Electronics/Electrical/Computers/TV Broadcasting/Technical Copywriting

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Visio

Job description

Job Scope:
In this exciting Pre-Sales role, you will work between Evertz clients, Account Managers, R&D Engineers, Project Managers, and Executive Management to completely architect, design and document the requirements for Evertz end-to-end Software Defined Video Networking (SDVN) solutions for broadcast and media facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the account management team to define and document the scope of IP Broadcasting systems based on Evertz technologies
• Assist customers and sales staff with selecting the right Evertz product/technology to meet end application needs
• Understand competitive offerings and position Evertz solutions to take maximum advantage of key differentiators and be able to present that confidently to our customers
• Refine system designs and provide accompanying documentation/requirements captures to help drive development of final specifications and contract terms
• Take the lead on proposal creation and refinement
• Collaborate with R&D on system designs and compliance documentation for RFI/RFP responses
• Identify and manage project risks/gaps by clearly stating assumptions and working with clients/internal resources to mitigate risks in advance of project deployment.
• Work with clients and internal resources to design, develop, document and execute on critical demonstrations/Proof of Concept's (POC's) of Evertz products and technologies
• Ensure all documentation (drawings, quotes, requirement captures) are in place to hand the project over to Deployment Teams once the opportunity has been won
• Travel as required to client sites

Qualifications:

• Education in Electronics/Electrical/Computers/Television Broadcasting/Technical Copywriting or related field
• Experience designing projects that have been implemented in a broadcast solution environment
• Working knowledge of broadcast automation, device control, signal flow as well as media management and desk top workflow
• Experience with Broadcast IT with network infrastructure an asset
• Operational or Engineering experience working in a broadcast type facility
• Knowledge of current digital video compression standards and file types
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage deadlines in a fast paced sales environment
• Experience with Jira, Confluence and Visio also an asset

Location: Burlington, Ontario, In-office
Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours
Vacancy: This is an existing position
Salary Range: $50,000 to $80,000 per year

About Evertz Microsystems (TSX: ET)

Evertz is a global leader in broadcast technology, delivering cutting-edge hardware and software solutions that deliver content to television sets, on-demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices (like phones and tablets) worldwide. Trusted by major broadcast facilities, telcos, and satellite providers on every continent, we're known for end-to-end innovation that sets the industry standard.

Canadian-headquartered with offices around the world, Evertz has 2,000+ employees and has been recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies — a testament to our commitment to excellence and global impact.

Join a team where your work shapes the future of broadcast and new media industries.

Evertz is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities — please notify HR when scheduling your interview.
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used in our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and interview note-taking. All hiring decisions are made by our team without AI involvement.