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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VoD TV Broadcast Technical Architect (AWS, TV) - **Company:** gb PCR Recruitment Limited - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Automation of Tests, Cloud Engineering, Codecs, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Systems, TypeScript, Large Language Models, AWS Lambda, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, AWS Fargate, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/technical-architect/pcr-recruitment-limited-job107838304 ## About the Role * Excellent interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships with stakeholders * Modesty, honesty and a willingness to accept ownership and responsibility * Ability to self-organise with excellent attention to detail * Risk identification and management skills * Good verbal and written English Must have (industry experience): * General understanding of the Media Supply Chain * Exposure to scheduling systems, play-out, VoD preparation etc. * Working knowledge of media codecs, container formats and protocols Must have (technical): * In-depth understanding of modern cloud infrastructure * A track record of delivering complex software projects using AWS technologies * Competency in JavaScript/TypeScript and/or Python * Practical experience of: - Databases: NoSQL and RDBMS - Compute: AWS Lambda, containers and orchestration (EC2, Fargate, Kubernetes etc.) - Messaging/integration: SQS, SNS, EventBridge etc. - Storage: S3, EBS, EFS etc. - etc. * An understanding of event-driven architecture * An understanding of lean/agile development methodologies * Proficient in using AI in your day-to-day tasks, and incorporating AI into your software solutions (LLMs, agentic flows, RAG, tool use, MCP etc.) * The ability to mentor a dev team in the effective application of AI throughout the SDLC Nice to have: * AWS certification * Knowledge of AWS Media Services (MediaConvert, MediaConnect, MediaLive etc.) ## Description Our Broadcast industry client are recruiting for a Technical Architect from a Video on Demand/TV Broadcasting sector background with In-depth understanding of modern cloud infrastructure etc including strong, hands- on experience of AWS technologies (ideally AWS Media Services - MediaConvert, MediaConnect, MediaLive). Broadcast Media VoD sector knowledge should include a general understanding of the Media Supply Chain, exposure to scheduling systems, play-out, VoD preparation, Working knowledge of media codecs, container formats and protocols etc . Working with a major broadcast media sector clients (broadcasters, network operators etc.) Providing design and delivery of bespoke, cloud-based software solutions. 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