Broadcast Senior Architect

Hamilton Barnes ?; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media and live event organization seeks a Senior Architect for Broadcast & Network Systems. In this pivotal role, you'll innovate and shape large-scale broadcast infrastructure, driving technical ownership in both traditional and cloud-based platforms. Ideal candidates will bring over a decade of experience in broadcast technology, coupled with expert knowledge of IP-based media workflows and cloud services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a senior broadcast/media technology role with architectural responsibility.
• Hands-on experience with IP-based workflows and broadcast systems.
• Proven ability to design resilient and secure broadcast networks.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the architectural strategy for global broadcast systems.
• Design complex live video workflows and architect hybrid solutions.
• Mentor engineering teams and present at industry events.

Skills

IP-based media workflows

Transmission

Encoding/decoding

Routing protocols

Technical communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Net Insight

Cisco

Arista

Appear

MediaKind

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Senior Architect – Broadcast & Network Systems

Role:

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Architect to lead the design and strategy of cutting-edge broadcast and network systems for a global media and live event organisation. This is a pivotal role with high visibility and technical ownership—driving the architecture of high-performance live event transmission workflows across both traditional and cloud-based platforms.

You’ll have the opportunity to innovate and shape large-scale broadcast infrastructure projects, collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, and influence the long-term technical direction of a global player in live content delivery.

What’s in it for you?

Own the architectural vision for premium global live broadcast transmission solutions.

Work with emerging technologies across IP, cloud, and hybrid network environments.

Play a senior, hands-on role with the autonomy to drive best practices, vendor choices, and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the architectural strategy for global broadcast and network transmission systems
• Design complex live video workflows (contribution/distribution, encoding, routing, monitoring)
• Architect hybrid and cloud-native solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP for media services
• Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support and mentor engineering teams across architecture principles
• Conduct technology evaluations, proof-of-concepts, and vendor selections
• Create documentation: technical diagrams, standards, specifications, and executive briefs
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align architecture with strategic goals
• Present at industry events and contribute thought leadership across the media technology landscape

Ideal Candidate:

10+ years in a senior broadcast/media technology role with architectural responsibility

Expert knowledge in IP-based media workflows, transmission, encoding/decoding, and routing

Strong command of multicast, QoS, and standard routing protocols (OSPF/BGP)

Demonstrated ability to design resilient, scalable, and secure broadcast networks

Hands-on experience with vendor platforms such as Net Insight, Cisco, Arista, Appear, MediaKind, etc.

Proven track record in solution architecture and high-level system design

Exceptional communication skills to translate technical architecture to senior business stakeholders

Comfortable working across cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) and integrating cloud media services

Willingness to travel internationally to support projects and attend events

Up to £95,000 (DOE)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hamilton Barnes by 2x

Get notified about new Architect jobs in Shoreditch, England, United Kingdom.

Slough Green, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Principal Designer for Building Regulations (PDBR)

Yeovil, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Moorland, England, United Kingdom 1 hour ago

South West, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Product Owner – CIAM / My Account - 12 month fixed term

Yeovil, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

East Devon, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

South West, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.