Media Technology Lead Engineer

  • Location: West London, London
  • Sector: Media
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Salary: Up to £75000.00 per annum + + Great Bens
  • Contact: David King
  • Contact Email: [email protected]
  • Published: 1 week ago
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Expiry Date: Wed, Dec 04 2024
  • Reference: BBBH12922_1732105266
  • Start Date: within 0-3 months
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Media Technology Lead Engineer with Python & AWS
AWSPermanent Up to £75K + Great Benefits
Hybrid West London (3 days pw pwWFH)WFH

Media broadcast company based in West London is looking to hire a permanent Media Technology Lead Engineer, with experience gained in the video content supply chain, within the broadcasting/streaming, TV media sector. This role will need strong hands on Python programming experience, AWS AWSCloud skills in addition to the Broadcast sector/content supply chain experience. As the lead in a small team of 2-3 you will remain hands on but also need excellent soft skills, be a great communicator with internal and external stakeholders, proactive, self-managing, and able to prioritise project work and support issues for the team. This role is key in continuing to replace legacy systems and workflows workflowsand move broadcast supply chain technology into the cloud. Re-writing python based workflows workflowsto integrate the media technology supply chain is a big part of this.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves to remain hands on but also likes mentoring others, taking on wider responsibilities and being part of the solution decision making with a wider group of stakeholders. The technology this team looks after is vital to deliver great TV and Film content to multiple platforms and partners, so that audiences can continue to be entertained and informed around the world.

The UK team manages a media operations environment that supports the content supply chain and creative post-production for EMEA.EMEA The Technology and Operations team in London care for our content throughout the value chain using a blend of third party and our own technology, systems, services, and infrastructure. Our in-house technology is managed by the engineers within the Media Technology team.

We are looking for an experienced Media Technology Lead Engineer who can deliver reliable, efficient, cost-effective, scalable,scalable and forward-thinking media technology to the business. In this role you will promote, design and support technology-led transformative transformativechange; lead, mentor and motivate the team to achieve project goals; and foster a collaborative and productive work environment. You will collaborate with external vendors to ensure the seamless integration of third-party solutions, negotiate contracts, and manage ongoing relationships to ensure alignment with project goals and company standards.

We are seeking someone who has experience designing and developing technical solutions, who can work to their own initiative, and is hands-on with AWS AWScloud implementation skills combined with programming in Python, as well as experience with root cause analysis and managing improvement plans.

The Technology and Operations team consists of Media Operations, Broadcast Operations, Post-production, Technology and Projects.

This is a permanent position. This role will be hybrid and you will be based in the West London office 2 days a week. Salary is up to £75k + Bens.Bens You must have the right to work in the UK and be based within easy reach of West London.

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 AWSCloudFormation CloudFormationtemplates
The lead for SDVI SDVIRally and supporting post-production systems
Root Cause analysis
Vendor Management
Team prioritisation of projects (approx. 70%) and support tickets (approx. 30%)

Person Specification

Essential Skills / Knowledge:
Approx 5 years engineering experience within broadcast media environments
Experienced in Python Development – ideally for media content workflows workflowsand integration
Strong AWS AWSexperience (Certified Cloud Practitioner level) including Cloud Formation Templates or similar
Experience working on content supply chains ideally with SDVI SDVIRally 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 AWScloud computing and data-driven workflows
workflowsExperience writing technical documentation to the level of detail required within ‘as ‘asbuilt’ built’and handover documentation
Experience adhering to and transforming an architectural design into an implemented cloud system
Ability to apply AWS AWScloud security principles and permissions best practises etc
Excellent knowledge of post- production, digital and broadcast workflows
workflowsProven excellent communication skills with open approach to imparting information in an understandable manner to people of all levels
Knowledge of video formats and transcoding
transcodingProject management experience

Other Desirable Skills / Knowledge:

ITIL/ITILPRINCE2/PRINCE2AGILE
AWS AWSCertified Cloud Practitioner – (We can help support AWS AWScertifications if you are at the right level but not yet certified)
AWS AWSCertified Solution Architect (Associate)
SDVI SDVIRally – if not then Similar Supply Chain experience
Adobe Premiere
Signiant Signiantfile delivery or similar toolsets
toolsetsAsset Management systems
Data management
NAS NASstorage
LTO LTOarchives and library management tools
Good understanding of aspects of IT service management
AQC AQCprofiles

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a pro-active attitude to information sharing consistent guidance and adherence to standards
Work on your own initiative for assigned implementation activities
Manage competing priority tasks to deadlines
Prioritise and manage expectations to feedback effectively on queries/issues and deliver on business objectives
A keen and proactive approach to continuous improvement; not only to question the way things are done and use expertise to identify and explore issues but also to come up with ideas to resolve them
Demonstrate a calm approach and be personable

We welcome talented candidates with infectious enthusiasm who love what they do, and are ready to learn, develop and thrive. Here you’ll find a community of innovative, creative and inspiring people who aren’t afraid to embrace responsibility and try new things collaboratively, as a team.

Company Values

THINK NEXT: Embrace and anticipate change – Invent for tomorrow – Challenge the status quo quo- Identify future trends and seize opportunities – Be ambitious – don’t be afraid to aim for bigger and better
OWN IT: Commit to your idea and run with it – Embrace responsibility – Everyone has a voice at all levels in the organisation – Be brave, be daring – overcome obstacles – Acknowledge mistakes and learn from them
FIGHT AS A FAMILY, WIN AS A TEAM: Be passionate about your ideas – Challenge, collaborate and unite – Celebrate everyone’s success – Build friendships – we work at our best when we’re in it together
LOVE WHAT YOU DO; When you love what you do, your enthusiasm is infectious
Be proud of our brand and bring it to life
Channel your heart and passion into everything you do
BE YOU: Let your personality shine – Be honest with yourself and with others – Champion differences in people – Keep developing your potential.

Employer is a certified Great Place to Work® with a can-do, motivated culture that believes in working to live, not just living to work. Every employee has a voice and is encouraged to be themselves and be ambitious. With offices in Rome, Madrid, London, Warsaw, Munich and Johannesburg, we are a truly international organisation that celebrates difference and diversity.

As an inclusive employer, they value the diversity of our teams and want our workforce to reflect our wider society. We encourage and welcome applications from people from under-represented backgrounds and are keen to make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all. Please do let us know if you require any adjustments or assistance for meetings and communications with you when you apply for a role with us.

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About PCR Digital

We are PCR Digital, a small and personal London recruitment agency that specialises in technology roles across digital, broadcast, Video on Demand, and enterprise IT. Our clients range from internationally recognised, global organisations to growing start-ups, and the opportunities that we have are dynamic and constantly changing within our sectors.
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