Senior Associate, Broadcast Engineering Support

Astro; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Malaysia is seeking an experienced IT/Broadcast engineer to lead the development, upgrade, and delivery of complex Broadcast and OTT systems both on Premise and in the Cloud. You will integrate with third-party platforms, design technical specs, and oversee deployments with hands-on coding and scripting.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in IT/Broadcast, strong Windows/Linux server experience, SQL/MySQL expertise, and knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman and SoapUI.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ working experience in IT/Broadcast with leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Servers, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, and SQL Server.
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL & MySQL), SQL scripting, backend testing and API testing (Postman/SoapUI).
• Experience in TV Broadcast, IPTV, OTT or Digital Media/Web Hosting is advantageous.
• Certifications in Cloud (AWS) and Networking (CCNA) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, upgrade, and deliver complex Broadcast & OTT systems (Broadcast Scheduling, Metadata, Asset & Content Rights Management, Ad Management & VOD Publishing) on Premise and Cloud.
• Execute system integration with third-party systems (Broadcast & Playout Automation, Non-Linear Editing, CMS, Broadcast Headend, DRM).
• Create technical design specs and coding/scripts addressing deployment gaps.
• Coordinate deployment of third-party systems and activities affecting system/workflow implementations.
• Oversee system commissioning, integration & acceptance testing, and handover to technical support with thorough documentation and training.
• Apply engineering principles to improve Broadcast/OTT and Metadata systems.
• Contribute to performance planning and capacity planning for future growth.
• Produce/maintain technical audit reports, network diagrams, system drawings, and case/resolution reports.
• Supervise associate engineers within the same project team.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Network/Electrical & Electronics

Tools

Windows Server 2008+

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Microsoft WSUS

Microsoft SQL Server

McAfee

Linux servers

SQL scripting

Postman

SoapUI

MySQL

AWS Cloud Computing

CCNA certification

Job description

WHY JOIN US?

• We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture.

• We provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.

• Good performance is always rewarded accordingly.

“It’s our people that make Astro Malaysia’s leading entertainment company. We are an inclusive employer, to enable everyone at Astro to be their best. We embrace differences – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products/services and our community. We also understand and appreciate that diversity is a driver of creativity and innovation, which will make our business more competitive, compelling and profitable.”

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for the development, upgrades, and deliveryof complex Broadcast & OTT Systems (i.e. BroadcastScheduling, Metadata, Asset & Content RightsManagement, Advertisement Management & VODPublishing Systems) within On Premise and Cloud.
• To perform system integration with 3rd party systemssuch as Broadcast & Playout Automation, Non-LinearEditing Systems, Content Management System (CMS),Broadcast Headend, DRM and all other associated systemsdeployed On Premise and Cloud.
• To develop technical software development designspecifications documents and software development work(coding & scripting) that will address gapsidentified before, during and after system deployment
• To perform technical project planning and coordinatesystem deployment of 3rd party systems and allactivities impacting systems & workflowimplementation in timely manner.
• To perform systems commissioning, integration &acceptance testing, and handover to technical supportteam (i.e. include detail technical documentation andsystem training to ensure technical support and/oroperational staff are sufficiently equipped &skilled).
• To apply in-depth technical knowledge and engineeringprinciples to provide solutions and recommendations tocontinually improve the Broadcast/OTT Business &Metadata Systems.
• Participate in systems performance and capacity planfor future growth requirements
• Produce, develop, and maintain technical audit report,network diagram and systems’ logical drawing, report ofattended case and resolution rates as well as otherreports as and when required.
• To supervise associate engineers working in the sameteam or Project

Requirements:

• A fast learner with a Bachelor Degree in ComputerScience, Information Technology, Network, Electrical& Electronics or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 3- 5 years’ working experience inIT/Broadcast with experience as a team lead orsupervisory role.
• Have hands-on experience in Windows Servers (2008 andabove), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft WSUS,Microsoft SQL Server, Mc Afee, and Linux servers.
• Knowledge in database system (SQL & MYSQL), SQLscripting, backend testing and API testing i.e. Postman& SoapUI
• Experience in TV Broadcast, IPTV, OTT or DigitalMedia/Web Hosting environment is an added advantage.
• Knowledge and Professional Certification in CloudComputing (i.e. AWS), Networking i.e. CCNA is an addedadvantage.
• Able to understand failure mechanisms of complexcomputer based systems.
• Effectively apply communication skills to build andmaintain internal relationships.
• Must be willing to work on irregular hours or onweekends to complete critical assignments.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Highly Passionate to Make Things Happen