Solutions Architect - Media/Broadcast Enterprise Systems

Evertz Microsystems Limited; New Jersey; On-site; USD 43,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Evertz Microsystems Limited is seeking a seasoned solutions architect to bridge clients, account managers, R&D and delivery teams, translating business and technical requirements into robust end-to-end enterprise solutions for broadcast facilities.

You will lead proposal creation, document scope, and design packages, travel to client sites as needed, and act as the technical authority through pre-commissioning, deployment, and sustaining engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, documenting and sustaining full life cycle end-to-end enterprise-wide client facing projects.
• Experience with file-based broadcast, production workflows and non-linear distribution.
• Knowledge of XML as interchange format and familiarity with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and document project scope with account managers.
• Provide initial solutions and final quotations with supporting docs.
• Lead proposals, manage risks, and deliver clear design packages.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Client facing

Team player

XML interchange

BXF traffic solutions

Broadcast IT

Network infrastructure

File-based workflows

Documentation

Education

Electronics engineering or equivalent

Job description

Reporting to the Director of File Based Solutions, you work between Evertz clients, account managers, R&D engineers, project managers, and executive management to completely architect, design and document the requirements and implementation approach for Evertz end-to-end enterprise solutions for broadcast and media facilities. The successful candidate must be able to capture our client’s vision, business requirement as well as technical requirements and map those into Evertz hardware, software and professional services offerings. Candidate must be comfortable in both a client facing role as well as internally facing to R&D and delivery service groups.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the account manager to define and document the scope
• Provide initial solutions to clients with Evertz equipment selection & systems design, refine over the design process to provide final quotation and supporting documentation
• Work with internal resources and the client to provide client demonstrations and/or documentation as proof of concept system, as required
• Work collaboratively with internal, client and third party teams to understand current and future business and technical requirements
• Take lead on proposal creation and refinement, take ownership and produce accurate documentation for bid set.
• Identify and manage project risks, clearly state assumptions, and work with client and internal resources to mitigate risks in advance of deployment.
• Ultimately create a clear and well thought out design package, gap analysis, functional specifications, and budget
• Identifying new customers and building relationships while maintaining the existing customer base
• Act as the technical authority throughout the design, pre-commissioning, onsite commissioning, training and sustaining engineering phases
• Travel as required to client sites

Qualifications:

• Experience in designing, documenting and sustaining full life cycle end-to-end enterprise-wide client facing projects.
• Experience working with file-based broadcast, production, post-production, non-linear distribution, automated transcoding and quality control, business/traffic systems type deployments and workflows i.e. the complete broadcast and media food chain.
• Electronics engineering (or similar) education
• Problem-solving, and strong communication skills
• Results oriented, self-motivated, and team player
• Familiar with BXF and industry standard traffic solutions
• Must have 3 or more years experience deploying file based work flow solutions
• Experience with Broadcast IT with network infrastructure
• Understanding in applications integration with business systems via the use of XML as the interchange format
• Knowledge of current digital video compression standards and file types
• Good written and verbal communications skills

Location: Burlington, Ontario
Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours.
Vacancy: This is an existing position.
Salary Range: $60,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience.

About Evertz Microsystems (TSX: ET)

Evertz is a global leader in broadcast technology, delivering cutting-edge hardware and software solutions that deliver content to television sets, on-demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices (like phones and tablets) worldwide. Trusted by major broadcast facilities, telcos, and satellite providers on every continent, we’re known for end-to-end innovation that sets the industry standard.

Canadian-headquartered with offices around the world, Evertz has 2,000+ employees and has been recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies — a testament to our commitment to excellence and global impact.

Join a team where your work shapes the future of broadcast and new media industries.

Evertz is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities — please notify HR when scheduling your interview.

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used in our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and interview note-taking. All hiring decisions are made by our team without AI involvement.