Senior Engineer - Audio & Video Processing - 12 month FTC

Arqiva
Gerrards Cross
2 months ago
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Location: We operate a flexible, hybrid working environment with the candidate required to travel to our Winchester office twice a week.

We offer  

Up to £60K base salary 6% pension contribution  Private Medical  25 days annual leave Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance  Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture 

Role Requirements

Install, test, analyse, troubleshoot and modify new equipment/solutions to achieve maximum performance and availability Provide technical knowledge to the development and deployment of service infrastructure, driving improved technical and service performance Design and drive processes to facilitate smooth and seamless deployment of new services Supervise the delivery of 3rd 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/infrastructure Document engineering build procedures and contribute to the continuous improvement of policies, processes and procedures Apply standard procedures to solve problems and identify appropriate resolution Adopt the role of Design Authority (DA) in area of expertise to ensure the delivery of the end to end customer solution and for less complex projects Lead Design Authority (LDA) Drive innovation, both small and large, into and through the business; deploy and evidence with outcomes, a continuous improvement (CI) mind-set Bring a commercial perspective to the operation, with a particular focus on cash management, cash preservation and optimising returns on investments made in assets and tools

Required Expertise:

Working knowledge of the design, development and testing of bespoke and COTS (Common off the Shelf) software/hardware for Broadcast, IP Network, IOT or corporate application depending on technical area of expertise. Experience with processes, standards and engineering practices related to monitoring and controlling (M&C). Some experience of networking principles.

Required Technical / Professional Skillset(s): 

Strong knowledge of technologies involved in Terrestrial Broadcasting and Satellite. (DVBS 2, MPEG 2, MPEG 4, IP, VSAT).

Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us.

Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us. 

Your wellbeing…. Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work. 

Our focus for 2024 is to Win, Grow, Go Faster – find out more, contact us and apply!

Inclusive Arqiva ….Our networks include our Diversity Ambassadors, Eldercare, Spectrum, Working Families, Pride, Veterans and Inspiring Women – join and contribute to our active networks! 

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