Media & Streaming Solution Architect

Tata Elxsi; Pune District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Elxsi is seeking a senior media solutions architect to design end-to-end OTT and broadcast platforms. You will drive cloud-native architectures, define DRM, ABR workflows, and multi-region delivery, collaborating with product, editorial, and client teams.

The role emphasizes leadership in solution architecture, pre-sales, and governance, with focus on GenAI for media, AI-enhanced operations, and monetization insights across Bangalore, Pune, Trivandrum, Chennai, and Hyderabad.

Qualifications

• Expertise in OTT, streaming, and media platform architectures.
• Hands-on with cloud-based media services.
• Experience in solution architecture and customer-facing engagements.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end content ecosystem solutions including ingestion, metadata management, and distribution.
• Design and lead streaming platform architectures with live and VOD workflows.
• Define media supply chain architectures for content acquisition and playout.
• Design cloud-native media solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Drive data and analytics architecture for audience insights and monetization.
• Lead pre-sales activities, including RFP responses and POC engagements.

Skills

OTT & streaming architectures

Cloud-based media services

Content management workflows

Solution architecture

Stakeholder leadership

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Tata Elxsi offers comprehensive services in Media and Communications, including research, strategy, design, software development, validation, and deployment. With global presence and deep expertise, we specialize in 5G services, Edge computing, and connectivity solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect end-to-end content ecosystem solutions covering content ingestion, metadata management,
• MAM/DAM, rights & licensing, content scheduling, and multi-platform distribution.
• Design and lead streaming platform architectures including live and VOD workflows, transcoding, encoding, packaging, DRM integration, ABR streaming (HLS/DASH), and CDN orchestration.
• Define media supply chain architectures covering content acquisition, production workflows, playout automation, and content syndication across linear and digital platforms.
• Design cloud-native media solutions leveraging AWS, Azure, or GCP services, including media processing, storage, and multi-region content delivery.
• Drive data and analytics architecture for audience insights, content performance measurement, recommendation engines, and monetization intelligence.
• Collaborate with product, editorial, business, and client stakeholders to translate content strategies and business models into scalable technology solutions.
• Lead technical pre-sales activities, including solutioning, RFP responses, proposal development, and proof-of-concept engagements.
• Establish architectural standards, governance frameworks, reference architectures, and best practices for media engineering teams.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies such as FAST channels, AI-powered content operations,
• GenAI for media, immersive experiences, and advanced ad insertion technologies.

What We're Looking For

• Strong expertise in OTT, streaming, broadcast, and media platform architectures.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based media services and modern content delivery ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of content management, media workflows, and digital distribution models.
• Experience in solution architecture, technical consulting, and customer-facing engagements.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Passion for innovation and driving digital transformation in the media and entertainment industry.

Location - Bangalore, Pune,Trivandrum,Chennai,Hyderabad