Broadcast System Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£45,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5249 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (49% match). If the code is right — and Techex is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
What are we looking for?
Our Broadcast 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 broadcast engineers who have expertise in working with complex Architecture and managing the implementation of world class solutions for tier 1 live broadcast systems.
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.
Techex are in a phase of accelerated growth following significant private equity investment, we are evolving and developing our talented team of experts whilst continuing to grow and expand Techex 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 broadcast 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.
What you will need
- Demonstrable experience of 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
- Linux server operating system experience
- 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)
- Have a positive customer-oriented attitude, solid verbal and written English communications skills.
Desirable
- 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
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 5249 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~20k in sampleSimilar sponsored roles
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Not necessarily. Techex holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5249 going rate of £45,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.