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STATS

Senior Video Engineer

About STATS
REVOLUTIONIZE SPORTS THROUGH AI

Stats Perform brings unmatched depth and breadth of data, sports research, news and video content, and unrivaled AI-powered solutions to sports media and broadcasters, technology companies, global brands, sportsbooks, teams and leagues, and fantasy providers.
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Video Engineer

Job Purpose:

New technology is constantly needed at Stats Perform, to keep the business at the front of the Sport Media Industry.

This role is for a talented and innovative encoding engineer, who is excited by the television industry and pushing the boundaries of encoding technology. You will be working within an international company that is a market leader in its sector and does not always follow the pack when it comes to technology.

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You will be expected to proficient in video technologies and knowledgeable in Linux, cloud based technologies, virtualization, video encoding and multimedia frameworks such as FFMPEG .

As a senior member of the Video Engineering Team, you will be expected to provide mentorship and technical leadership to other members of the team.

WHAT'S YOUR NEW ROLE ABOUT?

• Work independently to a high standard, to deliver a high-quality engineering resource to the Video stakeholders.

• Contribute to solution finding and deciding technical approaches.

• Work to consistently to the high standard expected.

• Take part in regular meetings with the Video Engineering Teams and various Stakeholders.

• Set up Proof of Concept testing of new video platform solutions.

• Work closely with the wider platform teams, to ensure compatibility and testing of new technologies.

• Work closely with stakeholders to define specifications, requirements and provide accurate estimations of effort.

• Creatively approach tasks, with a view to deploying solutions that meet both budgetary and technical objectives.

• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure expectations are set and met.

• Document your work with excellent written and illustrative communication skills.

• Have a 'sleeves up' attitude to problem solving.

DO YOU HAVE THESE ESSENTIALS?

• Linux Centos 6/7

• FFMPEG

• Virtual Machines and container technology

• CDN technologies

• Video encoding standards and techniques.

• XML, JSON,

• AWS

• Networking Principles, such as multicast and NAT

IT Would be Great IF You Had These Desirables too

• Agile methodology

• ITIL practices and Change Control

• PHP

• Id3as encoders

Personal Skills

• Self-motivated and proactive

• Enthusiastic about TV technology

• Creative thinker

• Hard working and dedicated

• Good at managing the prioritization of tasks

• High attention to detail

• Open, honest and approachable working style

• Team player

• Problem solver

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure

• Excellent communication skills delivering concise and clear explanations, both verbal and written.

• Ability to receive feedback from others

• Leadership qualities

• Able to instil motivation and enthusiasm in others.

HERE'S A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Stats Perform collects the richest sports data in the world and transforms it through revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) to unlock the most in-depth insights for media and technology, betting and team performance. With company roots dating back almost 40 years, Stats Perform embraces and solves the dynamic nature of sport - be that for digital and broadcast media with differentiated storytelling, tech companies with reliable and fast data to power their own innovations, sportsbooks with in-play betting and integrity services, or teams with first-of-its-kind AI analysis software. As the leading sports data and AI company, Stats Perform works with most of the top global sports broadcast companies, tech companies, sportsbooks, teams and leagues.

THE BENEFITS YOU WILL ENJOY WHEN YOU JOIN WILL INCLUDE...

And there's more...... you'll have access to our online learning portal and be part of our Career Deal, which aims to support your continued professional development. We also have a structured management development programme and a financially rewarding 'Refer a Friend' scheme.

*Please Note - some of these benefits will be available to you upon successful completion of your probation.

Job ID: stats-522940
Employment Type: Other

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