Senior Production Architect

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

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company based in Greater London seeks a Senior Production Architect to drive technology strategy across broadcast systems. The role focuses on Media Asset Management and Production Asset Management, requiring a deep understanding of AWS and strong leadership skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in cloud solutions and project initiation, balancing innovation with budget constraints. The position offers a hybrid working model and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Sky Q

Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in AWS architecture with hands-on experience in scalable cloud solutions.
• Expertise in CI/CD, containerization, and automation frameworks.
• Deep understanding of media workflow databases and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps for broadcast systems.
• Define costed technology strategies balancing innovation and budgets.
• Design cloud and infrastructure solutions leveraging AWS.

Skills

AWS architecture and services

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Metadata migration and schema design

Networking principles

Media Asset Management (MAM)

Production Asset Management (PAM)

Leadership and communication skills

Job description

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We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

The Senior Production Architect will be responsible for defining and driving the Technology Strategy across all areas of Sky's broadcast systems. This role is pivotal in ensuring the scalability, reliability, and innovation of our media workflows, with a primary focus on Media Asset Management (MAM) and Production Asset Management (PAM) systems. The position will also extend to other broadcast technology domains as needed.

What you'll do

• Proven ability to develop and maintain technology roadmaps for broadcast systems, aligning with business objectives and industry trends.
• Expertise in defining costed technology strategies that balance innovation, performance, and budget constraints.
• Strong experience in project initiation and design, including creating high-level designs, Bills of Materials (BoM), and guiding early-phase architecture.
• Deep knowledge of system design and integration for MAM and PAM platforms, ensuring seamless interoperability and metadata migration.
• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud and infrastructure solutions, including leveraging AWS for scalability, resilience, and optimised storage architectures.
• Proficiency in automation and deployment pipelines, driving efficiency and reducing time-to-market for broadcast applications and services.
• Solid understanding of networking and connectivity, collaborating with engineering teams to optimise cloud and on-prem environments.
• Passion for innovation and emerging technologies, including AI-driven solutions for media workflows and staying ahead of industry trends.

What you'll bring

• Strong proficiency in AWS architecture and services, with hands‑on experience in designing scalable cloud solutions. Previous experience delivering large projects is essential.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and automation frameworks.
• Deep understanding of databases, storage systems and data structures tailored for high‑performance media workflows.
• Proven track record in metadata migration and schema design for large‑scale broadcast or media systems.
• Solid knowledge of networking principles, including IP protocols, routing and media transport standards.
• Extensive experience with Media Asset Management (MAM) and Production Asset Management (PAM) platforms.
• Familiarity with broadcast technology standards and workflows, ensuring compliance and interoperability.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence technology strategy, collaborate across teams and drive innovation. Proven experience working with Senior Stakeholders is a requirement.

Team overview

Content technology and innovation

Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high‑quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know‑how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award‑winning content.

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you'll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10‑minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

We'd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward‑thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far and what next.

But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better we'll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.