Solutions Architect (London)

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Location: London / Hybrid

Contract: Full Time

Reporting to: Solutions Architect

As a Solutions Architect within our Programs (professional services) pillar, you will be responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end media cloud architectures that meet complex business needs. You will be assigned to specific customer projects and ensure alignment between project technical goals and the organization’s strategic objectives, maintaining the highest quality, security, and performance standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, cloud providers, and SaaS vendors to design scalable and innovative media workflows. Acting as a hands-on expert and technical integrations expert, you will drive solutions that empower digital transformation initiatives and long-term customer success.

This role requires a combination of deep technical knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders at every level.

• Define and deliver scalable, efficient, and secure media cloud architectures.
• Translate complex media and business workflow requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Align project technical goals with organisational strategic goals.
• Maintain strong documentation practices, including architecture diagrams, integration plans, and API specifications.
• Stay current with emerging media, cloud, and SaaS technologies to continuously enhance solutions.

• Hands-on technical delivery across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with quality, security, and performance standards.
• Interface directly with cloud providers (AWS, IBM Cloud, GCP) and an array of our strategic SaaS vendor partners (across MAM, Transcoding, Remote Edit, AI Indexing, Rights Management, Content Publishing, and more) for well-architected solution design and integration.
• Conduct API reviews with potential integration partners to ensure capabilities can be met for desired software integrations and workflow builds.
• Conduct high and low-level software integration designs, liaising directly with the Software Engineering team to ensure high-quality documentation and briefings for developers assigned to each initiative.
• Oversee end-to-end testing, QA, and UAT processes for technical deliverables.
• Provide technical consultation to customer accounts throughout the contract lifecycle, advising on optimizations.

• Work closely with business analysts, cloud engineers, software developers, and QA teams to ensure smooth design implementation.
• Attend technical pre-sales sales meetings to assess customer requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with account management and support teams to streamline customer workflows.

• Ensure design compliance with industry standards (ISO27001, GDPR, AI data act).
• Identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies relating to your designs.
• Advocate for security best practices across all solution designs and integrations, while maintaining project profitability and ensuring high development velocity.

• Minimum of 8 years in engineering, solution architecture, or related technical roles within the media or broadcast industries, with demonstrable cloud and SaaS integration experience.
• Proven experience with AWS (primary), IBM Cloud or Google Cloud, and a range of SaaS platforms including MAM systems, transcoding, and content distribution tools.
• Previous experience designing complex software integrations via APIs.
• Proven track record in leading complex technical projects and stakeholder engagement.

• Hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, IBM Cloud), networking, and software integration.
• Strong knowledge of media formats, media workflows, and cloud-based media distribution.
• Familiarity with security best practices for infrastructure and application development.
• Solid understanding of serverless hosting environments (e.g., AWS Lambda, Docker).

• Excellent written, visual diagramming, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with business systems (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

• Employer Pension Scheme (we match your pension contributions at 5% every month)
• 360 Wellness platform scheme (including savings benefits)
• 25 days holiday + Public Holidays
• Training for ongoing professional development
• Central London Office
• Free FORA Gym Membership
• Death In Service (DIS) Insurance

Cloud Native Media Services | Reimagining workflows in the cloud

base is on a mission to democratize cloud services for all businesses, helping them to store, process, and manage content at scale with integrated online media solutions. base’ s one provider model offers affordable cloud storage, media asset management, and media workflow integrations. Each solution includes tailored support strengthened with ISO27001-certified security practices at every layer. We enable our customers to centralize, secure, and efficiently index media files in one content hub.

base provides award-winning cloud services to a range of clients across multiple industries, including global online video brands like LADbible Group, cutting-edge sports podcasts such as High Performance, and prestigious film and broadcast studios such as Twickenham Film Studios and Narrative Entertainment.

The culture at base is a core aspect of the business. The following values underpin the day-to-day working culture at the company:

• We are bold.
• We are honest.
• We are empathetic.
• We are collaborative.
• We are curious.

We would love to hear why you want to work for base and what you will bring to the table. You can upload a cover letter below and tell us a bit more about you, your interests, and your experience.

If you are successfully short-listed for an interview, one of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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