Solutions Architect– Media/Broadcast Enterprise Systems

Evertz Microsystems Limited; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcast solutions provider is looking for a Solutions Architect to design and document end-to-end enterprise systems for media and broadcast facilities. The role involves collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure project success. Candidates should have a background in electronics engineering, experience in client-facing projects, and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive compensation and work-life balance offered.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Work-life balance

Career progression

Casual work environment

Social events and sports teams

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and sustaining client-facing projects.
• 3+ years experience deploying file-based workflow solutions.
• Familiar with broadcast IT and network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with account managers to define project scope.
• Provide initial solutions and refine designs for clients.
• Create clear design packages and budget analyses.

Skills

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Results oriented

Team player

Experience with BXF

Knowledge of digital video compression

Education

Electronics engineering or similar

Job description

Overview

Solutions Architect – Media/Broadcast Enterprise Systems. Reporting to the Director of File Based Solutions, you will work between Evertz clients, account managers, R&D engineers, project managers, and executive management to architect, design and document the requirements and implementation approach for Evertz end-to-end enterprise solutions for broadcast and media facilities. The successful candidate must capture the client’s vision and business and technical requirements and map these into Evertz hardware, software and professional services offerings. The role is client facing as well as internally facing to R&D and delivery service groups.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the account manager to define and document the scope
• Provide initial solutions to clients with Evertz equipment selection & systems design, refine over the design process to provide final quotation and supporting documentation
• Work with internal resources and the client to provide client demonstrations and/or documentation as proof of concept system, as required
• Work collaboratively with internal, client and third party teams to understand current and future business and technical requirements
• Take lead on proposal creation and refinement, take ownership and produce accurate documentation for bid set
• Identify and manage project risks, clearly state assumptions, and work with client and internal resources to mitigate risks in advance of deployment
• Create a clear and well thought out design package, gap analysis, functional specifications, and budget
• Identify new customers and build relationships while maintaining the existing customer base
• Act as the technical authority throughout the design, pre-commissioning, onsite commissioning, training and sustaining engineering phases
• Travel as required to client sites

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, documenting and sustaining full life cycle end-to-end enterprise-wide client facing projects
• Experience with file-based broadcast, production, post-production, non-linear distribution, automated transcoding and quality control, business/traffic systems deployments and workflows
• Electronics engineering (or similar) education
• Problem-solving and strong communication skills
• Results oriented, self-motivated, and a team player
• Familiar with BXF and industry standard traffic solutions
• 3 or more years experience deploying file-based work flow solutions
• Experience with Broadcast IT and network infrastructure
• Understanding of applications integration with business systems via XML
• Knowledge of current digital video compression standards and file types
• Good written and verbal communications skills

What we Offer

• Competitive total compensation package
• Work-life balance
• Career progression
• Casual work environment
• Social events and sports teams

About Evertz

Evertz Microsystems (TSX:ET) is a leading global manufacturer of broadcast equipment and solutions that deliver content to television sets, on-demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices. Evertz has expertise in delivering complete end-to-end broadcast solutions for all aspects of broadcast production including content creation, content distribution and content delivery.

Considered an innovator by their customers, Evertz delivers cutting edge solutions that are unmatched in the industry in both hardware and software. Evertz delivers products and solutions that can be found in major broadcast facilities on every continent. Evertz’ customer base also includes telcos, satellite, cable TV, and IPTV providers.

With over 2,000 employees, Evertz is a leader in the broadcast industry with a global presence including offices in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, United Arab Emirates, India, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Australia. Evertz was named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, recognizing excellence in Canadian-owned and Canadian-managed companies.

Evertz makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Evertz will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources upon scheduling your interview.

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