Software Architect

Position: Software Architect 
Day Rate - £600-800 (Inside)
Location: London
Type: Full-time/Contract (possible permanent)

Do you thrive on the cutting edge of technology and enjoy building stunning user interfaces? Are you looking for a long-term project you can get your teeth into?
If you are skilled in OTT and Streaming, we have the perfect role for you! (Must Have Recent Streaming Experience)

Role Overview:

You will join one of the worlds largest media streaming platforms. Your role will be to build, deploy, and maintain our media streaming platform. You must have knowledge and experience of OTT, VOD and STB. 

Role Overview:

• Design and develop end-to-end systems for digital television and online video products.
• Provide technical requirements analysis, software design, and engineering leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-cultural development teams to deploy capabilities for major clients.
• Ensure architectural integrity and consistency, even under aggressive delivery timescales.
• Work on client device software stacks, including Android, Microsoft Desktop/UWP, Set-Top-Box Middlewares, and device video architectures.
• Implement DRM and Conditional Access systems, as well as DVB/MPEG video encoding and delivery.
• Utilize HLS/DASH Adaptive Bitrate protocols to enhance video streaming capabilities..

Qualification:

• Strong background in image/video encoding and DRM systems.
• Expertise in OpenGL Graphics, device video architectures, and adaptive bitrate protocols.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions across multiple countries.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance technical integrity with pragmatic delivery approaches.

Specialties

• Client device software stacks (Android, Microsoft Desktop/UWP, Set-Top-Box Middlewares)
• OpenGL Graphics and device video architectures
• DRM and Conditional Access systems
• DVB/MPEG video encoding and delivery
• HLS/DASH Adaptive Bitrate protocols

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a position on a long-term project for one of Europe’s experts in systems for Over-The-Top and broadcast companies. 
 
As this is an urgent requirement apply now to ensure consideration!