At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement cutting-edge broadcast systems for live video delivery in the cloud.
- Company: Techex, a global leader in innovative IP and cloud broadcast solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, private medical, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career growth and international travel.
- Why this job: Join a fast-growing team and make a real impact in the broadcast industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in architecture design, project management, and cloud technologies.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our Broadcast Systems Engineers are at the heart of Techex in our Technical Team working across architecture, design, and implementation with our customers, helping them to transition live video delivery to the cloud.
We are seeking senior broadcast engineers and architects who have expertise in designing complex architecture and project managing the implementation of world class solutions for tier 1 live broadcast systems. This role can be contractually based from Bracknell, Berkshire or Leeds, Yorkshire with hybrid working arrangements. Some UK and occasional international travel will be required - approximately 20%.
Who are we
Techex is a global leader in innovative IP and cloud broadcast software and solutions. Trusted by premier global broadcast and media customers with their most valuable live workflows, Techex transports and transforms the highest value live video over IP and in the cloud. We develop our own software, and partner with world-class technology companies who share our mission to pioneer the way IP and the Cloud are used in close collaboration with our clients. We are in a phase of accelerated growth following significant private equity investment, evolving and developing our talented team of experts whilst continuing to grow and expand geographically and build on the strong customer relationships we already enjoy. This is an exceptionally exciting time to be joining Techex with scope for great impact across the organisation.
The Role
- Lead and support the design, deployment, and ongoing improvement of our software and solutions in live video transport and transformation.
- Work with technology partners to develop and test cutting edge products and features enabling new broadcast platforms.
- Create, maintain, and develop close relationships with engineers at our customers and partners, ensuring they are supported in design and support engagements.
- Keep in touch with and be a part of new innovations in the broadcast and IT industries.
- Work closely with our pre sales and commercial teams to ensure architecture designs are finalised in line with client requirements.
- Actively contributing to proof of concepts and RFP processes.
- Manage complex projects, tasks, and resources as part of customer project deliveries.
What you will need
- Demonstrable experience of architecture design and implementing complex and sophisticated solutions for Tier one broadcasters.
- Demonstrable experience of managing complex IP and Cloud projects within the broadcast sector.
- Demonstrable experience of Scripting & Automation e.g. Ansible, Terraform, Python.
- Experience of deploying and managing cloud infrastructure in AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle.
- Experience of using network analysis/packet capture tools such as Wireshark.
- Understanding of real time transport and encapsulation protocols such as RTP, UDP, SRT, RIST, ZIXI, and MPEG-TS.
- Experience in a client facing role with an eye for detail and ability to manage workloads and priorities effectively in an agile environment.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities as well as effective communication, presentation, planning, and organisation skills.
- Knowledge of audio/video and media standards (e.g. AVC, HEVC, JPEG-XS, ST 2022, ST 2110).
- IP Networking experience for broadcast or other real-time data environments.
- Ability to use test equipment/software to analyse MPEG streams.
- Experience of multicast network design and troubleshooting.
- Experience of public cloud platform architecture/design.
- CCNP or higher/equivalent non-cisco qualification (Routing & Switching or Data-Centre/SDN).
- Experience with either Influx, Redis, Kafka, Grafana, Kibana.
Our Values and Benefits
We have secured Great Place to work accreditation for the past two years and we seek out individuals who enjoy developing their professional skills, are always learning new things whilst supporting and sharing their learnings with others. Techex is in a period of accelerated growth so we seek out talented professionals who are keen to scale up as we grow fast. We have a flexible working policy, and you are empowered to work in a way that sets you up to be successful and deliver the necessary impact in your role. This is a hybrid position so will be a mix of time in the UK Headquarters in Bracknell or Leeds, with our customers and at home. There may be occasional UK and International travel required.
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a package of flexible benefits you can design to suit your needs:
- Private Medical or Healthy living allowance.
- Life Assurance.
- Company Pension matching up to 5%.
- Wellbeing support for you and your family (including bereavement, probate and menopause support, access to virtual GP and more).
- Discounted gyms, family savings and discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
Broadcast Systems Engineer - Architecture and Implementation in Bracknell employer: Techex
Techex is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture centred on innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for professionals in the broadcast solutions sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to cutting-edge technology solutions. Located in the UK, our team enjoys a supportive environment that values long-term relationships with clients and partners, enhancing both personal and professional fulfilment.
