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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - **Company:** Employment Partners Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Business Process Model and Notation, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, Encodings, Codecs, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Apache Hive, Machine Learning, Meta-Data Management, Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Transcoding, UML, Management of Software Versions, Speech Recognition, Web Platforms, Media Technology, HybridCloud, MPEG-DASH, Avid Media Composer, Information Technology - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/228ac4eb-e7cb-4152-8140-c04ea3455838/senior-solution-architect ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience in media systems architecture, solutions engineering, or consulting within the Media & Entertainment industry. * Proven expertise in broadcast workflows, including playout, signal chain, live production, and newsroom integration. * Deep knowledge of media formats (e.g., IMF, MXF, ProRes, XDCAM, HLS, MPEG-DASH, JPEG2000) and codec standards. * Experience designing file-based and live workflows across ingest, QC, metadata management, versioning, and delivery. * Strong understanding of key M&E technologies: * MAM/PAM systems: Avid, Dalet, Vizrt, Cantemo, Sony Hive, CatDV * Playout automation: Grass Valley Morpheus, Ross OverDrive, Viz Mosart, Evertz Overture * Transcoding/workflow orchestration: Telestream Vantage, AWS Elemental, Harmonic, Signiant, Aspera * Cloud platforms: AWS Media Services, Azure Media Services, GCP, Object Storage (S3, Blob) * Streaming & OTT: DRM, HLS/DASH packaging, CDNs, SSAI/DAI * Experience with hybrid cloud and cloud-native architectures (especially AWS or Azure) for media pipelines. * Familiarity with media metadata schemas (e.g., EBUCore, XMP, IPTC, Dublin Core) and industry standards like SMPTE ST 2110, SMPTE 2022, SCTE 104/35, DPP. * Proficiency with workflow modeling and tools such as BPMN, Visio, Lucidchart, or UML. * Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills. * Ability to navigate complex technical conversations with both engineers and business stakeholders. * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, consulting environment with multiple stakeholders. * Thought leadership and passion for emerging trends in media technology. Preferred * Experience working with or consulting for broadcasters, studios, or large media platforms. * Hands-on experience with production environments including Newsroom Computer Systems (NRCS), studio automation, or live control rooms. * Certification in AWS (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional) or relevant cloud certifications. * Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines in media workflows. * Knowledge of AI/ML applications in media (e.g., auto-tagging, QC, speech-to-text) is a plus. ## Description Qvest is seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to join our dynamic consulting team specializing in Media & Entertainment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in media systems, content supply chains, and broadcast workflows, and a proven track record of designing scalable, modern, and efficient media technology architectures. As a key technical leader, you will engage with major broadcasters, studios, and media platforms to design innovative solutions across content creation, post-production, playout, OTT delivery, and archive. You will collaborate closely with clients, product teams, and systems integrators to modernize legacy environments and architect next-generation solutions in cloud and hybrid ecosystems. What you'll do * Lead architectural design and technical strategy for complex M&E system implementations across linear broadcast, OTT, and digital platforms. * Translate business requirements into end-to-end media workflows and technical architectures. * Design integrations across diverse media systems including MAM, PAM, playout automation, encoding/transcoding, and cloud storage platforms. * Serve as a trusted advisor to media clients, supporting digital transformation, cloud migration, and technology modernization initiatives. * Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and technologies aligned to client use cases and industry best practices. * Oversee and review system architecture documentation, data flow diagrams, and interface specifications. * Guide technical delivery teams and partner vendors, ensuring successful execution of designs and alignment to architecture principles. * Participate in pre-sales engagements, contributing to RFP responses, client pitches, and solution estimations. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Can You Touch the Internet? 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