Astro

Senior Associate - Broadcast Engineering Support

Enterprise ApplicationsUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeMalaysiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network, Electrical and Electronics, or a related discipline is required.
At least 3–5 years of working experience in IT or broadcast is required, including experience as a team lead or in a supervisory role.
Hands-on experience with Windows Servers (2008 and above), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft WSUS, Microsoft SQL Server, McAfee, and Linux servers is required.
Knowledge of database systems (SQL and MySQL), SQL scripting, backend testing, and API testing tools such as Postman and SoapUI is required.
The candidate must be able to understand failure mechanisms of complex computer-based systems.
The candidate must be willing to work irregular hours or weekends to complete critical assignments.

Responsibilities

Develop, upgrade, and deliver complex broadcast and OTT systems, including broadcast scheduling, metadata, asset and content rights management, advertisement management, and VOD publishing systems in on-premise and cloud environments.
Integrate third-party systems, including broadcast and playout automation, non-linear editing systems, content management systems, broadcast headends, digital rights management, and other associated systems deployed on-premise and in the cloud.
Develop technical software design specification documents and perform software development work, including coding and scripting, to address gaps identified before, during, and after system deployment.
Plan technical projects and coordinate deployment of third-party systems and activities affecting systems and workflow implementation in a timely manner.
Commission, integrate, and acceptance-test systems, then hand them over to the technical support team with detailed technical documentation and system training for technical support and operational staff.
Apply in-depth technical knowledge and engineering principles to provide solutions and recommendations that continuously improve broadcast, OTT business, and metadata systems.
Participate in systems performance and capacity planning for future growth requirements.
Produce, develop, and maintain technical audit reports, network diagrams and system logical drawings, reports on attended cases and resolution rates, and other required reports.
Supervise associate engineers working on the same team or project.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a TV broadcast, IPTV, OTT, or digital media/web hosting environment is an advantage.
Knowledge and professional certification in cloud computing, such as AWS, is an advantage.
Knowledge and professional certification in networking, such as CCNA, is an advantage.

WHY JOIN US?

We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture.
We provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.
Good performance is always rewarded accordingly.

“It's our people that make Astro Malaysia’s leading entertainment company. We are an inclusive employer, to enable everyone at Astro to be their best. We embrace differences – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products/services and our community. We also understand and appreciate that diversity is a driver of creativity and innovation, which will make our business more competitive, compelling and profitable.”

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for the development, upgrades, and deliveryof complex Broadcast & OTT Systems (i.e. BroadcastScheduling, Metadata, Asset & Content RightsManagement, Advertisement Management & VODPublishing Systems) within On Premise and Cloud.
To perform system integration with 3rd party systemssuch as Broadcast & Playout Automation, Non-LinearEditing Systems, Content Management System (CMS),Broadcast Headend, DRM and all other associated systemsdeployed On Premise and Cloud.
To develop technical software development designspecifications documents and software development work(coding & scripting) that will address gapsidentified before, during and after system deployment
To perform technical project planning and coordinatesystem deployment of 3rd party systems and allactivities impacting systems & workflowimplementation in timely manner.
To perform systems commissioning, integration &acceptance testing, and handover to technical supportteam (i.e. include detail technical documentation andsystem training to ensure technical support and/oroperational staff are sufficiently equipped &skilled).
To apply in-depth technical knowledge and engineeringprinciples to provide solutions and recommendations tocontinually improve the Broadcast/OTT Business &Metadata Systems.
Participate in systems performance and capacity planfor future growth requirements
Produce, develop, and maintain technical audit report,network diagram and systems’ logical drawing, report ofattended case and resolution rates as well as otherreports as and when required.
To supervise associate engineers working in the sameteam or Project

Requirements:

A fast learner with a Bachelor Degree in ComputerScience, Information Technology, Network, Electrical& Electronics or related disciplines.
Minimum of 3- 5 years’ working experience inIT/Broadcast with experience as a team lead orsupervisory role.
Have hands-on experience in Windows Servers (2008 andabove), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft WSUS,Microsoft SQL Server, Mc Afee, and Linux servers.
Knowledge in database system (SQL & MYSQL), SQLscripting, backend testing and API testing i.e. Postman& SoapUI
Experience in TV Broadcast, IPTV, OTT or DigitalMedia/Web Hosting environment is an added advantage.
Knowledge and Professional Certification in CloudComputing (i.e. AWS), Networking i.e. CCNA is an addedadvantage.
Able to understand failure mechanisms of complexcomputer based systems.
Effectively apply communication skills to build andmaintain internal relationships.
Must be willing to work on irregular hours or onweekends to complete critical assignments.
Able to work effectively under pressure.
Highly Passionate to Make Things Happen

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About the Company

Astro

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $26.3M
Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Founded: 1996

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