Technical Architect - Analytics & Payment Systems (London)

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Job Title: Technical Architect - Analytics & Payment Systems

Location: London

Company: BritBox International

Reporting to: Principal Architect

Contract Type: 12 month Fixed term contract

About Us

Welcome to BritBox, the ultimate streaming destination for British TV. We bring you an unparalleled collection of thoughtfully curated entertainment, cleverly crafted and brimming with the kind of charm, wit and heart only the Brits could deliver.

Born from the BBC, we’re on a mission to share authentically British stories with audiences across the world. Since our launch in 2017, we've quickly expanded to seven markets including North America, Australia, and the Nordics. We are a small but mighty streamer that punches above our weight, available on every major platform and even shining among the bright lights of Times Square—and we’re just getting started!

Now, here’s where you come in: if you’re passionate about entertainment, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to play a meaningful role in our remarkable growth story, this is your chance. Join our team and help us bring the best of British TV to fans everywhere.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Technical Architect to design and implement software solutions focusing on analytics and payment systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software architecture, with expertise in integrating analytics platforms and payment gateways. Experience in the Over-The-Top (OTT) media streaming industry is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture Design: Develop and oversee the technical architecture for software solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and scalability requirements.
• Integration of Analytics and Payment Systems: Design and implement robust integrations with analytics platforms and payment gateways to enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices in software architecture and engineering.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor system performance and implement improvements to ensure high availability, reliability, and efficiency of software applications.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that all software solutions comply with industry standards and regulations, particularly concerning data security and payment processing.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential Skills

• Software Architecture Expertise: Proven experience in designing and implementing complex software architectures in a development environment.
• Analytics Integration: Strong knowledge of integrating analytics tools and platforms to facilitate data analysis and reporting.
• Payment Systems Knowledge: Experience with payment gateway integration and understanding of financial transaction processes.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with a range of programming languages, frameworks, and tools relevant to software development.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Excellent analytical skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions promptly.
• Communication Skills: Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• OTT Media Streaming Experience: While not mandatory, experience in media streaming industry is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with Industry Tools: Knowledge of platforms such as Evergent, Paypal, Gigya, Google Ad Manager 360, BitMovin, Piano, and Conviva is a strong plus.
• Cloud Computing: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related services.
• Agile Methodologies: Understanding of Agile development practices and experience working in Agile teams.
• Continuous Learning: A commitment to staying updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.

This role is important in bridging technical expertise with business goals, particularly focusing on analytics and payment systems within the software development landscape. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical proficiency, strategic thinking, and effective communication skills to drive the successful delivery of software solutions.

Our Values

Our BritBox Global Values not only represent our culture but also ensure that we have principles that shape everything we do. Defined by our employees, they are not just words on a page, but the foundation of how we work together, every day.

Our values have been cascaded into specific behaviours, which are embedded into all of our people processes, including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation and feedback.

We are proud of our values and seek to hire people who resonate with them

This job spec is not exhaustive and may change from time to time in line with the evolving nature of a dynamic and growing business.

• Seniority level
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  Contract

• Job function
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries
  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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