Solutions Architecture Engineer- Media Systems

Global Sports Jobs Limited; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Mental health support and online well‑

Wellness and gym programmes

Paid time off

Parental leave

Meal vouchers

Transportation vouchers

Pension plan

Visa and relocation assistance

Training, language classes and devopop

Development opportunities

Job summary

Olympic Channel Services is seeking a talented Solutions Architect to join its Technology and Operations team. The role aligns technical solutions with business objectives and production workflows, requiring a strong engineering foundation and expertise in media, OTT and digital environments.

You will design scalable architectures for media workflows and cloud-based tools, translate operational needs into technical requirements, and collaborate with Editorial, Archive, Data Analytics and

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or a Broadcasting/Technology field.
• 5-8+ years in system engineering and/or software development in at least one scripting or programming language.
• 2-3+ years managing vendors or service providers.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience with cloud infrastructures (PaaS, IaaS, CaaS).
• Experience managing scalable, secure and resilient solutions.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and the ELK stack.
• API design and development expertise.
• Programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, C or Go.
• RESTful services, HTTP methods, status codes and stateless communication.
• Authentication and authorization techniques such as OAuth and JWT.
• Data encryption and securing API endpoints against common vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of client-server architecture.
• Strong English communication.
• Media asset management, transcoding workflows and live production systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical liaison between internal clients and engineering teams, translating business needs into actionable technical solutions and actively contributing to their implementation.
• Design and propose architectures for media workflows, cloud-based tools and production systems, ensuring scalability, reliability and alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with the Systems Engineering Manager to deliver tools and platforms that enhance production efficiency and reliability.
• Lead technical discovery sessions and requirements gathering with stakeholders across departments.
• Engage with AI initiatives within TechOps, coordinating project execution and integration with partners.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies aligning with strategic goals, including cloud platforms, automation tools, media processing systems and AI frameworks.
• Oversee implementation of solutions, ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Provide technical documentation and training to ensure smooth adoption and readiness of new systems.
• Support continuous improvement of existing platforms and workflows through analysis, optimisation and innovation.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and integration planning for third-party systems.
• Ensure compliance with security, scalability and performance standards across solutions.
• Prepare and present progress reports to upper management on key initiatives.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Vendor management

English proficiency

Programming languages

RESTful services

Cloud architectures

Documentation and training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/Telecommunications Engineering/Technology field

Tools

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

About the Role

Olympic Channel Services is seeking a talented and motivated Solutions Architect to join its Technology and Operations team. The role is critical in aligning technical solutions with business objectives and production workflows, and requires a strong engineering foundation together with expertise in media, OTT and digital environments. The postholder designs scalable, innovative solutions, translates operational needs into technical requirements and collaborates with diverse stakeholders. The role also supports Artificial Intelligence initiatives, managing projects and coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver impactful, integrated solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical liaison between internal clients and engineering teams, translating business needs into actionable technical solutions and actively contributing to their implementation.
• Design and propose architectures for media workflows, cloud-based tools and production systems, ensuring scalability, reliability and alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with the Systems Engineering Manager to deliver tools and platforms that enhance production efficiency and reliability.
• Lead technical discovery sessions and requirements gathering with stakeholders across departments, including Editorial, Archive, Data Analytics and Software Development.
• Engage with and support Artificial Intelligence initiatives within the TechOps area, coordinating project execution and integration with internal and external partners.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies that align with strategic goals, including cloud platforms, automation tools, media processing systems and AI frameworks.
• Oversee the implementation of solutions, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Provide technical documentation and training to ensure smooth adoption and operational readiness of new systems.
• Support the continuous improvement of existing platforms and workflows through analysis, optimisation and innovation.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and integration planning for third-party systems and services.
• Ensure compliance with security, scalability and performance standards across all solutions.
• Prepare and present progress reports and strategic updates on key initiatives, including AI-related projects, to upper management when required.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or a Broadcasting/Technology field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in system engineering and/or software development in at least one scripting or programming language.
• At least 2-3 years of experience managing vendors or service providers.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Previous working experience with cloud infrastructures (PaaS, IaaS, CaaS).
• Experience project managing the designing and implementing of scalable, secure and resilient solutions.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and the ELK stack.
• API design and development expertise.
• Expertise in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, JavaScript (Node.js), Ruby, PHP, C or Go.
• Deep understanding of RESTful services, HTTP methods, status codes and stateless communication.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorisation techniques such as OAuth and JWT.
• Knowledge of data encryption and of securing API endpoints against common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and XSS.
• Understanding of client-server architecture.
• Strong communication skills, especially in English.
• Strong understanding of media asset management, transcoding workflows and live production systems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in media, broadcast or digital environments.
• Cloud Architect certifications or training, such as AWS Professional or MCSA: Cloud Platform.
• Project management skills and/or certification, preferably in both traditional methodologies and modern approaches such as Kanban and Agile frameworks, with the ability to adapt and integrate best practices across diverse project environments.

Workplace

• Work-from-home flexibility of up to 30%.

Benefits & Perks

• Private health insurance.
• Mental health support and online support focused on employee well-being.
• Wellness and gym programmes.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Meal vouchers.
• Transportation vouchers.
• Pension plan.
• Visa and relocation assistance for employees obtaining visas and relocating from outside Spain.
• Training, language classes and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with diverse teams and contribute to a global impact.