Solutions Architect

NEP The Netherlands; Hilversum; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP The Netherlands is seeking a Solutions Architect to join the team in Hilversum. This role supports the VP, Global Platform Solutions & Delivery in designing scalable, consistent solutions for NEP’s TFC platform. The architect will develop technical designs, maintain architectures, and standardize documentation while collaborating with internal teams.

Experience in solutions architecture and knowledge of IP media workflows are essential for success in this role. As this position supports hybrid work arrangements, candidates based in Europe are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in solutions architecture or platforms engineering.
• Experience with SMPTE ST 2110-based IP media workflows.
• Strong grasp of cloud architectures and scalable design practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solution designs based on client requirements.
• Create reference architectures and reusable templates.
• Support RFIs, RFPs, and internal documentation.

Skills

Solutions architecture

Systems integration

IP media workflows

Cloud architectures

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

NEP The Netherlands is looking for a Solutions Architect to join our team in Europe. This role can be hybrid or remote for someone based in Europe.

The position

The Solutions Architect will support the VP, Global Platform Solutions & Delivery in shaping, designing, and documenting technical solutions for NEP’s TFC platform. This internal-facing role focuses on creating scalable, consistent, and technically sound architectures that align with the platform strategy, product roadmap, and delivery frameworks. Working under the guidance of the VP, this role helps drive platform standardization, reusable designs, and high-quality internal technical documentation. The architect does not engage directly with clients or regional business units, but instead enables efficient global delivery through strong collaboration with the VP and internal product and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the VP to develop technical solution designs based on high-level client requirements and business objectives.
• Create and maintain reference architectures, reusable templates, and design blueprints to support global delivery consistency.
• Support the VP in preparing technical contributions for RFIs, RFPs, and internal documentation packages.
• Participate in internal pre-sales planning and technical discovery activities by providing input to the VP on scalable approaches, risks, and technology considerations.
• Help translate high-level business needs into clear, actionable architecture recommendations for internal teams.
• Platform Integration & Delivery Enablement
• Support the VP in standardizing architecture documentation and internal onboarding materials across delivery regions.
• Document integration approaches and interface requirements for use by internal engineering and implementation teams.
• Collaborate with the VP to refine technical components of delivery playbooks and deployment models.
• Technical Alignment & Internal Collaboration
• Coordinate with the Product and Engineering teams via the VP to align proposed solutions with TFC capabilities and future roadmap direction.
• Ensure architecture designs remain aligned with platform scalability, performance, and security principles.
• Contribute to technical reviews and feedback loops on product enhancements, internal projects, and infrastructure evolution.
• Research emerging technologies, standards, and tools relevant to platform growth and architecture innovation.
• Share findings and recommendations with the VP to inform roadmap evolution and infrastructure strategy.
• Contribute to internal post-project reviews to support continual refinement of solution design processes.

Required skills and attributes

• 5+ years in solutions architecture, systems integration, or platform engineering within media, broadcast, or enterprise technology environments.
• Demonstrated experience with SMPTE ST 2110-based IP media workflows, including familiarity with PTP timing (ST 2059), NMOS (IS-04/IS-05), and redundancy standards such as ST 2022-7.
• Understanding of IP networking for broadcast environments, including multicast, QoS, and high-bandwidth media transport.
• Strong grasp of cloud architectures, system interoperability, and scalable design practices.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into structured, documented solution blueprints.
• Solid understanding of video/audio workflows, IP-based infrastructure, and orchestration platforms.
• Excellent documentation, presentation, and internal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in broadcast platform architecture (e.g., control systems, IP infrastructure, automation).
• Familiarity with the TFC platform or similar orchestration/control systems.
• Background in supporting enterprise SaaS or hybrid deployments.
• Understanding of agile product and engineering practices.

Quick facts

Location: Hilversum, NL (Hybrid: 2 days in the office)

Hours: 40 hours/week (full-time)

Experience: 2 to 5 years

Visa sponsorship (HSM): Not available. You must have the right to live and work in The Netherlands