Engineering Services - Technology Architect - US - Cable/Media/Video domain

blackapple; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Technology Architect for a full-time role based in Philadelphia, PA. The position demands at least 7 years of experience in Information Technology, with a strong focus on technology consulting and media systems architecture. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in C/C++ software development and have substantial experience in the Cable/Media/Video domain. The role involves defining new architectures and leading independent projects, as well as regular travel for client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution or three years of relevant experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in Information Technology.
• Min 4 years in technology consulting and enterprise architecture.
• Experience in media systems design and development.
• Strong C/C++ software development experience.
• Experience with Cable/Media/Video domain.

Responsibilities

• Define new architectures and drive projects from an architectural standpoint.
• Conduct technology consulting and lead project execution.
• Engage in thought leadership and mentor staff.
• Collaborate in a consulting environment requiring travel.

Skills

Information Technology

Technology Consulting

Design and Development of Media Systems

C/C++ Software Development

Analytical Skills

Leadership and Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent

Tools

Linux Systems

Job description

Engineering Services - Technology Architect - US - Cable/Media/Video domain

Full-time

Blackapple Solutions Ltd (BSL) was founded in 2004 with the mission to provide best-in-class IT consultancy services across the globe. We are a specialist IT consultancy offering services through our consultants/experts on a contingency basis in the UK, Europe, USA and Asia Pacific. We work with a portfolio of high profile multinational clients across all sectors.

Location for this position is Philadelphia, PA. This position may require travel or relocation.

Qualifications

Basic

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 7 years of experience with Information Technology.

Preferred

• At least 4 years of experience in technology consulting, enterprise and solutions architecture and architectural frameworks.
• At least 4 years’ experience in Design, Development and Integration of Media Systems, Services and Products like Streaming Video, STB applications etc. Should have in-depth knowledge of Cable domain concepts, experience on OCAP‑RI, MPEG‑2 Transport Stream format, Middleware for STB, DVR functionality is a must.
• At least 6 years of experience Core C/C++ software development experience. Strong skills with object oriented design patterns and worked in open source components like RDK is required. Should have hands on expertise on Linux systems and should have knowledge of debugging/fixing issues in complex STB applications.
• At least 4 years of experience in project execution.
• Experience with Cable/Media/Video domain.
• Experience in defining new architectures and ability to drive an independent project from an architectural standpoint.
• Analytical skills.
• At least 4 years of experience in thought leadership, white papers and leadership/mentoring of staff and internal consulting teams.
• Experience and desire to work in a management consulting environment that requires regular travel.

The job entails an extensive amount of travel. The job also entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.