Broadcast Cloud Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to internal training provider

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced parental leave policies

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking individuals to design and operate cloud-based platforms that deliver reliable audio services. Your role will involve shaping modern broadcast technology and working with teams across various markets.

This position offers a hybrid working model based in London or Manchester, contributing to innovative audio solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Background in broadcast engineering or similar environments is useful.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and containerisation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate cloud-based broadcast platforms.
• Develop pipelines for audio ingestion and processing.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple markets.

Skills

Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

Background in broadcast engineering, live audio or similar environments

Experience designing or supporting cloud migrations

Understanding of distributed systems and platform scalability

Familiarity with containerisation and modern DevOps practices

Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non‑technical colleagues

Confidence working in a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role

Experience in media or broadcasting

Exposure to international or multi‑region environments

Job description

Our Team

How we enrich everyday life. Be part of a team shaping the future of audio. At Bauer Media Audio, we reach millions of listeners every day across Europe, and we’re investing heavily in transforming how broadcast technology is built and delivered.

You will join a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking team working across broadcast, cloud and digital platforms. Together, you’ll help modernise how live audio is delivered across nine markets, working with colleagues who value curiosity, inclusivity and shared success.

The difference you will make

In this role, you will play a key part in transforming traditional broadcast technology into modern, cloud-based platforms. Your work will directly support the delivery of live audio services that operate 24/7 across multiple countries.

You will design and build resilient, scalable infrastructure, helping shape a platform that supports innovation across broadcast, digital and future AI-driven initiatives. This is an opportunity to take real ownership, contribute ideas and make a visible impact in a business undergoing meaningful transformation.

Your role

• Design, build and operate cloud-based broadcast platforms, combining hands‑on engineering with architectural thinking to deliver reliable and scalable audio services.
• Design and build cloud‑based platforms for live audio broadcasting using AWS.
• Create resilient, highly available systems that support 24/7 operations.
• Develop pipelines for audio ingestion, processing and distribution.
• Lead hands‑on delivery using infrastructure‑as‑code and automation.
• Support the migration of broadcast systems from on‑premise to cloud.
• Collaborate with engineering, product and business teams across multiple markets.
• Integrate third‑party tools and vendor solutions into the platform.
• Ensure platforms are scalable, reusable and cost‑efficient.
• Contribute to documentation, standards and best practice.
• Continuously improve platform performance, resilience and user experience.

The skills you will bring

• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Background in broadcast engineering, live audio or similar environments.
• Experience designing or supporting cloud migrations.
• Understanding of distributed systems and platform scalability.
• Familiarity with containerisation and modern DevOps practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non‑technical colleagues.
• Confidence working in a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role.
• Experience in media or broadcasting (helpful but not essential).
• Exposure to international or multi‑region environments (helpful).

Working Pattern & Location

This role is based in London or Manchester with hybrid working. Occasional travel across Europe may be required.

About the company

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family‑owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long‑term, with a consumer‑first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people’s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use. Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win. We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay. You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working. And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here.

Equal Opportunity

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.