Broadcast Senior Architect

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in media technology is seeking a Senior Architect for Broadcast & Network Systems in London. You will define architectural strategies for innovative broadcast solutions, design complex workflows, and lead multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in broadcast technology, with a deep knowledge of IP workflows and cloud services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a senior broadcast/media technology role with architectural responsibility.
• Proven track record in solution architecture and high-level system design.
• Hands-on experience with vendor platforms such as Net Insight, Cisco, Arista.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the architectural strategy for global broadcast and network transmission systems.
• Design complex live video workflows across various transmission methods.
• Architect hybrid and cloud-native solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Skills

IP-based media workflows

Transmission

Encoding/decoding

Routing protocols

Cloud environments

Vendor platforms

Communication skills

Job description

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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