Band descriptionThese roles are primarily based on a level of significant technical expertiseor functional specialism. They ensure delivery for a defined area ofresponsibility, generally within a specific team within a business unit.Individuals will have discretion to operate within their area ofexpertise and may be required to undertake complex problem solving /analysis. They typically deliver activities as part of a direct ormatrix team and support the delivery of professional or thoughtleadership.Key responsibilities(deliverables of the day job)• Lead the development and adoption of best practice engineering design standards and procedures• Analyse and solve unique, complex and high impact problems•Engage with internal and external stakeholders to define requirements and design solutions to meet agreed specifications• Define the future state architecture and contribute to the development of architectural strategy and roadmap•Plan technical and architecture development andmodifications and recommend process, product or service improvements•Apply quality assurance processes to ensure thatend-to-end technical designs and builds meet technical requirements andstandards• Identify and control technical risks and issues• Provide detailed documented technical solutions and reports for distribution both internally and externally• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the bid management process internal stakeholders and customers•Provide technical leadership within the team, sharingknowledge and skills and providing mentoring support to engineers andtechnicians

Qualifications

Continually develop expertise in emerging broadcast/media markets (IPTV, VOD, OTT, Interactive etc.)•Suggest and develop strategic developments to the Playout and MediaManagement products in order to gain new business and improve customerservice• Where necessary manage relationships with suppliers in implementation of development activities• Lead the integration of new technologies and systems into the Workflow/Content/Playout platforms•Recognised internally and externally as a source of expertise in mediamanagement and playout technologies and systems and the potentialsolutions they may provide to existing customers and product roadmaps• Be an expert in existing and emerging media/metadata formats and standards•Investigate operational requirements and problems, seeking effectivebusiness solutions through improvements in automated and non-automatedprocessesDesired knowledge and experience• Significant knowledge in media management and playout technology• Knowledge of IP and IT technologies as they relate to media management and playout• Wide knowledge of the broadcast industry, developments and trends• Experience of designing and delivering technical implementationsCategory:Non-IT code:newJob RequirementsArchitect , Media#J-18808-Ljbffr