Broadcast Senior Architect

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media organization is seeking a Senior Architect for Broadcast & Network Systems to lead architectural strategy and design for live event transmission solutions. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in IP-based media workflows, cloud integration, and strong leadership skills, offering a competitive salary up to £95,000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior broadcast/media technology role.
• Expert knowledge in IP-based media workflows.
• Strong command of multicast and routing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural strategy for global broadcast systems.
• Design complex live video workflows.
• Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support.

Skills

IP-based media workflows

Transmission

Encoding/decoding

Routing

Communication skills

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Cisco

Net Insight

Arista

Appear

MediaKind

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:

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- 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

Salary:

Up to £95,000 (DOE)