Solutions Architect - Media/Broadcast Enterprise Systems

Evertz Microsystems Limited; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Evertz Microsystems is seeking a Solutions Architect for Media/Broadcast Enterprise Systems. You will work between clients, account managers, R&D and delivery teams to architect and document requirements and implementation approaches for end-to-end enterprise solutions.

The role involves mapping client visions into Evertz hardware, software and services, leading proposals, and serving as the technical authority through design, pre-commissioning, deployment and training while traveling to client

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end enterprise-scale, client-facing projects.
• Experience with file-based broadcast, production, post-production and related workflows.
• Electronics engineering or similar education.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Results oriented, self-motivated, team player.
• Familiar with BXF and industry-standard traffic solutions.
• 3+ years deploying file-based workflow solutions.
• Experience with Broadcast IT and network infrastructure.
• Understanding XML-based integration with business systems.
• Knowledge of current digital video compression standards and file types.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and document scope with account manager.
• Provide initial solutions and design documentation for quotations.
• Deliver client demonstrations and proof of concept systems.
• Collaborate with internal/client teams to understand requirements.
• Lead proposal creation and bid documentation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks with client and internal resources.
• Create design packages, gap analyses and budgets.
• Develop new customer relationships while maintaining existing base.
• Act as technical authority through design, pre-commissioning, deployment, training and sustaining engineering phases.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Skills

Enterprise solutions design

Client facing

Broadcast IT

XML integrations

BXF knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Electronics engineering

Job description

Solutions Architect - Media/Broadcast Enterprise Systems

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

About Evertz

Evertz Microsystems (TSX:ET) is a leading global manufacturer of broadcast equipment and solutions that deliver content to television sets, on-demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices (like phones and tablets). Evertz has expertise in delivering complete end-to-end broadcast solutions for all aspects of broadcast production including content creation, content distribution and content delivery.

Considered as an innovator by their customers, Evertz delivers cutting edge solutions that are unmatched in the industry in both hardware and software. Evertz delivers products and solutions that can be found in major broadcast facilities on every continent. Evertz’ customer base also includes telcos, satellite, cable TV, and IPTV providers.

With over 2,000 employees, that include hardware and software engineers, Evertz is one of the leaders in the broadcast industry. Evertz has a global presence with offices located in: Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, United Arab Emirates, India, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Australia. Evertz was named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, which recognizes excellence in Canadian-owned and Canadian-managed companies. Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies identifies Canadian corporate success through companies focused on their core vision, creating stakeholder value and excelling in the global economy.

Evertz makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Evertz will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources upon scheduling your interview.

Legally able to travel internationally (Example: USA)

Thank you for considering a career with Evertz!