Media Technology Lead Engineer

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom PCR Recruitment Ltd Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Media Technology Lead Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our technology team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing cloud-based solutions for our media and broadcast clients.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python programming, AWS cloud skills, and experience working in the broadcast media sector. You will be responsible for leading a small team of engineers, mentoring and guiding them to achieve project goals.

You will collaborate with external vendors to ensure seamless integration of third-party solutions, negotiate contracts, and manage ongoing relationships to ensure alignment with project goals and company standards.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of designing and developing technical solutions, working to their own initiative, and being hands-on with AWS cloud implementation skills combined with programming in Python.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Creating and extending applications written in Python
  • Collaborating in software development processes using Git
  • Deploying cloud monitoring, log aggregation, and alerting tools
  • Writing functional specifications and design documents
  • Writing repeatable tests and performing technical testing
  • Writing technical documentation
  • Identifying areas for improvement and implementing service improvement plans
  • Defining cloud resources in code by writing AWS CloudFormation templates
  • The lead for SDVI Rally and supporting post-production systems
  • Root Cause analysis
  • Vendor Management
  • Team prioritization of projects (approx. 70%) and support tickets (approx. 30%)

Person Specification:

  • Approx 5 years engineering experience within broadcast media environments
  • Experienced in Python Development - ideally for media content workflows and integration
  • Strong AWS experience (Certified Cloud Practitioner level) including Cloud Formation Templates or similar
  • Experience working on content supply chains ideally with SDVI Rally or similar
  • Remain hands on but have the ability to lead, motivate, and mentor team members alongside your own workload
  • Proven understanding of broadcast IT systems, architecture, and software
  • Proven knowledge of AWS cloud computing and data-driven workflows
  • Experience writing technical documentation to the level of detail required within 'as built' and handover documentation
  • Experience adhering to and transforming an architectural design into an implemented cloud system
  • Ability to apply AWS cloud security principles and permissions best practices
  • Excellent knowledge of post-production, digital, and broadcast workflows
  • Proven excellent communication skills with an open approach to imparting information in an understandable manner to people of all levels
  • Knowledge of video formats and transcoding
  • Project management experience

Other Desirable Skills/Knowledge:

  • ITIL/PRINCE2/AGILE
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - (We can help support AWS certifications if you are at the right level but not yet certified)
  • AWS Certified Solution Architect (Associate)
  • SDVI Rally - if not then Similar Supply Chain experience
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Signiant file delivery or similar toolsets
  • Asset Management systems
  • Data management
  • NAS storage
  • LTO archives and library management tools
  • Good understanding of aspects of IT service management
  • AQC profiles

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary of up to £75k + great benefits. You will be based in our West London office, working 2 days a week and the rest of the time working from home. We are looking for someone who is proactive, self-managing, and able to prioritize project work and support issues for the team.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced Media Technology Lead Engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.

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