Senior Broadcast Systems Engineer - Architecture and Implementation.

Techex; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Broadcast Systems Engineer to lead the architecture and implementation of innovative solutions for live video delivery. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with top-tier clients in a dynamic environment. With a focus on cloud and IP solutions, you'll be at the forefront of transforming broadcast systems. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Join a rapidly growing team that values professional development and offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Private Medical or Healthy Living Allowance

Life Assurance

Company Pension Matching up to 5%

Wellbeing Support

Discounted Gyms

Cycle to Work Scheme

EV Charging Onsite

Ongoing Training and Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing solutions for Tier one broadcasters.
• Expertise in managing complex IP and Cloud projects in the broadcast sector.
• Strong skills in scripting and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of live video transport solutions.
• Manage complex projects and ensure client requirements are met.
• Develop relationships with customers and partners for support.

Skills

Architecture Design

Project Management

Scripting & Automation (Ansible, Terraform, Python)

Cloud Infrastructure Management (AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle)

Network Analysis (Wireshark)

Real-Time Transport Protocols (RTP, UDP, SRT, RIST, ZIXI, MPEG-TS)

Client-Facing Skills

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

Audio/Video Standards Knowledge

IP Networking

Education

CCNP or equivalent non-Cisco qualification

Tools

Influx

Redis

Kafka

Grafana

Kibana

Job description

Competitive base salary and excellent company benefits.

Senior Broadcast Systems Engineer - Architecture and Implementation. at Techex

What are we looking for?

Our Broadcast Systems Engineers are at the heart of Techex in our Technical Team working across architecture, design, and implementation with our customers, helping them to transition live video delivery to the cloud.

We are seeking senior broadcast engineers who have expertise in designing complex Architecture and project managing the implementation of world class solutions for tier 1 live broadcast systems. This role can be contractually based from Bracknell, Berkshire or Leeds, Yorkshire with hybrid working arrangements. Some UK and occasional international travel will be required - approximately 20%.

Who are we?

Techex is a global leader in innovative IP and cloud broadcast software and solutions. Trusted by premier global broadcast and media customers with their most valuable live workflows, Techex transports and transforms the highest value live video over IP and in the cloud.

We develop our own software, and partner with world-class technology companies who share our mission to pioneer the way IP and the Cloud are used in close collaboration with our clients.

Techex are in a phase of accelerated growth following significant private equity investment, we are evolving and developing our talented team of experts whilst continuing to grow and expand Techex geographically and build on the strong customer relationships we already enjoy. This is an exceptionally exciting time to be joining Techex with scope for great impact across the organisation.

The Role

• Lead and support the design, deployment, and ongoing improvement of our software and solutions in live video transport and transformation.
• Work with technology partners to develop and test cutting edge products and features enabling new broadcast platforms.
• Create, maintain, and develop close relationships with engineers at our customers and partners, ensuring they are supported in design and support engagements.
• Keep in touch with and be a part of new innovations in the broadcast and IT industries.
• Work closely with our pre sales and commercial teams to ensure architecture designs are finalised in line with client requirements.
• Actively contributing to proof of concepts and RFP processes.
• Manage complex projects, tasks, and resources as part of customer project deliveries.

What you will need

• Demonstrable experience of architecture design and implementing complex and sophisticated solutions for Tier one broadcasters.
• Demonstrable experience of managing complex IP and Cloud projects within the broadcast sector
• Demonstrable experience of Scripting & Automation e.g. Ansible, Terraform, Python
• Experience of deploying and managing cloud infrastructure in AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle
• Experience of using network analysis/packet capture tools such as Wireshark
• Understanding of real time transport and encapsulation protocols such as RTP, UDP, SRT, RIST, ZIXI, and MPEG-TS
• Experience in a client facing role with an eye for detail and ability to manage workloads and priorities effectively in an agile environment.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities as well as effective communication, presentation, planning, and organisation skills.
• Knowledge of audio/video and media standards (e.g. AVC, HEVC, JPEG-XS, ST 2022, ST 2110)
• Have a positive customer-oriented attitude, solid verbal and written English communications skills.
• IP Networking experience for broadcast or other real-time data environments
• Ability to use test equipment/software to analyse MPEG streams
• Experience of multicast network design and troubleshooting
• Experience of public cloud platform architecture/design
• CCNP or higher/equivalent non-cisco qualification (Routing & Switching or Data-Centre/SDN)
• Experience with either Influx, Redis, Kafka, Grafana, Kibana

Our Values and Benefits

We have secured Great Place to work accreditation for the past two years and we seek out individuals who enjoy developing their professional skills, are always learning new things whilst supporting and sharing their learnings with others.

Techex is in a period of accelerated growth so we seek out talented professionals who are keen to scale up with Techex as we grow fast.

We have a flexible working policy, and you are empowered to work in a way that sets you up to be successful and deliver the necessary impact in your role.This is a hybrid position so will be a mix of time in the UK Headquarters in Bracknell, with our customers and at home. There may be occasional UK and International travel required.

In addition to competitive salaries and bonus schemes, we offer a package of flexible benefits you can design to suit your needs.

• Private Medical or Healthy living allowance
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension matching up to 5%
• Wellbeing support for you and your family (including bereavement, probate and menopause support, access to virtual GP and more)
• Discounted gyms, family savings and discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• EV charging onsite
• Ongoing training and professional development