Lead Technology Architect

Sky UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company is seeking a Senior Production Architect to drive technology strategy for broadcast systems, focusing on Media Asset Management (MAM) and Production Asset Management (PAM). The ideal candidate will have strong AWS architecture proficiency, experience in managing large projects, and a solid foundation in CI/CD pipelines and cloud solutions. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile & broadband

Inclusive culture supporting flexibility and collaboration

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in AWS architecture and services with hands-on design experience.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automation frameworks.
• Extensive experience with MAM and PAM platforms and broadcast technology standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps for broadcast systems.
• Define costed technology strategies that balance innovation, performance, and budget.
• Lead project initiation and design, creating high-level designs and guiding architecture.

Skills

AWS architecture and services

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Networking knowledge

Leadership and communication

Job description

Senior Production Architect – Technology Strategy

We are looking for a senior architect to drive the technology strategy for our broadcast systems, with a focus on Media Asset Management (MAM) and Production Asset Management (PAM).

What you’ll do

• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps for broadcast systems, aligning with business objectives.
• Define costed technology strategies that balance innovation, performance, and budget.
• Lead project initiation and design, creating high‑level designs, BoMs, and guiding early‑phase architecture.
• Deep knowledge of system design and integration for MAM and PAM platforms, ensuring interoperability.
• Design and implement cloud and infrastructure solutions, leveraging AWS for scalability and resilience.
• Drive automation and deployment pipelines to reduce time‑to‑market.
• Collaborate on networking and connectivity to optimise cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Champion emerging AI‑driven solutions for media workflows.

What you bring

• Strong proficiency in AWS architecture and services with hands‑on design experience.
• Previous experience delivering large projects and managing senior stakeholder expectations.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and automation frameworks.
• Deep understanding of databases, storage systems and data structures for high‑performance media workflows.
• Proven track record in metadata migration and schema design for broadcast or media systems.
• Solid networking knowledge, including IP protocols, routing and media transport standards.
• Extensive experience with MAM and PAM platforms and broadcast technology standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, influencing technology strategy and driving innovation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension package.
• Private healthcare and discounted mobile & broadband.
• Hybrid working model – mix of office and home.
• Inclusive culture supporting flexibility and collaboration.