Senior Broadcast & Technology Architect

Sky UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and technology company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Production Architect to drive the technology strategy for broadcast systems. This role focuses on Media Asset Management and Production Asset Management, requiring strong proficiency in AWS, experience in CI/CD pipelines, and expertise in leading large projects. The position offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, and a hybrid working model that supports flexibility and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile & broadband

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop technology roadmaps for broadcast systems.
• Define costed technology strategies balancing innovation, performance, and budget.
• Lead project initiation and design with high‑level designs.

Skills

AWS architecture and services

CI/CD pipelines

Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)

Networking knowledge

Leadership and communication skills

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.