Senior Engineer - VOD; FTC

Arqiva is seeking an Audio Video Engineer to design, develop, implement, and troubleshoot audio and video systems and infrastructure, focusing on legacy and cloud‑based solutions. The role specifically focuses on Video on Demand (VOD) applications.

Location:

Crawley Court, Winchester & Newman Street, London. You will be required to travel to either the Winchester or London office up to twice a week.

• Up to £57,000
• Work Life Smarter – flexible and hybrid working culture
• Generous pension scheme starting at 6% rising to 10%
• A unique wellbeing programme that looks after the whole you
• Access to multiple learning platforms to support your individual development
• Active and diverse networks that build community, support wellbeing and advocate for change
• A comprehensive set of benefits including discounts on big brands, gymflex memberships and paid volunteering leave

• Install, test, analyse, troubleshoot and modify new audio & video processing equipment to achieve maximum performance and availability.
• Provide technical knowledge to the development and deployment of audio & video processing service infrastructure, driving improved technical and service performance.
• Design and drive processes to facilitate smooth and seamless deployment of new audio & video processing services.
• Design, develop, and implement audio & video processing systems and solutions for broadcast and satellite communications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise delivery of third‑party suppliers and contractors to ensure that delivery specifications and standards meet Arqiva requirements.
• Standardise equipment to minimise disruption and achieve straightforward integration with existing networks and infrastructure.
• Document audio & video processing build procedures and contribute to continuous improvement of policies, processes and procedures.
• Apply standard procedures to solve problems and identify appropriate resolution.
• Act as Design Authority (DA) for audio & video processing expertise for end‑to‑end customer solution, and for less complex projects serve as Lead Design Authority (LDA).
• Bring a commercial perspective to the operation, focusing on cash management and optimisation of returns on investments.
• Contribute to accurate forecasting and capacity management for broadcast.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including product development, network engineering, and field operations, to support deployment and optimisation of audio & video processing technologies.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in audio & video processing technologies and industry trends.
• Drive collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement within audio & video processing engineering.
• Provide technical leadership within the team, sharing knowledge and skills and mentoring engineers and technicians.
• Act as an escalation point for troubleshooting from junior engineers.
• Support integration projects for legacy systems and cloud‑based solutions.

• Audio and video processing – understanding of audio and video processing principles.
• Multiplexing – proficiency in encoding and multiplexing technologies.
• Diagnostic tools – proficiency with diagnostic engineering tools and software.
• Analytical and technical problem‑solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Communication skills – collaborate with cross‑functional teams, present technical information and provide training or support.
• Project management – ability to manage one or multiple projects or project tasks and meet deadlines.
• Virtualisation & cloud computing – proficiency with virtualisation and cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Established experience in audio and video processing.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and technologies.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.

A degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is advantageous.

The successful candidate must successfully undergo UK Security Clearance and must have been resident in the UK for at least five years.

Arqiva is committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we work hard to remove barriers so every colleague can thrive. If you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, we are happy to accommodate your needs.