Senior Engineer (VOD)

TL;DR

Senior Engineer (VOD): Designing and troubleshooting audio and video processing systems for broadcast and satellite communications with an accent on legacy and cloud-based VOD solutions. Focus on optimizing system performance, managing third-party delivery, and integrating cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Location: Hybrid (Winchester or London). Must be resident in the UK for at least five years and successfully undergo UK Security Clearance.

Salary: Up to £57,000

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s leader in TV and radio broadcast and a top smart utilities platform shaping the future of connectivity.

What you will do

• Install, test, and troubleshoot audio and video processing equipment for maximum availability.
• Design and implement VOD solutions for broadcast and satellite communications ensuring industry compliance.
• Drive processes for the seamless deployment of new A&V processing services.
• Act as Design Authority (DA) or Lead Design Authority (LDA) for end-to-end customer solutions.
• Supervise 3rd party suppliers and contractors to ensure delivery standards meet requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers, acting as a troubleshooting escalation point.

Requirements

• Established experience in audio and video processing principles.
• Proficiency with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with multiplexing, encoding, and diagnostic engineering tools.
• Must have been resident within the UK for at least five years.
• Must be able to successfully undergo UK Security Clearance.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is advantageous.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working environment (up to twice a week in office).
• Generous pension scheme starting at 6% rising to 10%.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme and diverse colleague networks.
• Access to multiple learning platforms to support individual professional development.
• Corporate discounts on big brands and paid volunteering leave.