Solutions Architect

Job Description

Solutions Architect (Direct-to-Consumer Streaming)
As a Solutions Architect for Tennis Channel's Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) streaming service, you will lead the design and implementation of a robust, scalable technology stack powering the company's flagship streaming platform. This service integrates Tennis Channel's 24/7 linear network, live/on-demand matches, original programming, and advanced features across iOS, Android, Connected TVs (e.g., Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV), and web platforms. You will architect systems that unify CRM, authentication, payment services, video streaming, Customer Data Platforms (CDP), and other core functionalities to deliver a seamless, personalized fan experience.
This role is based in our state-of-the-art office in Santa Monica, CA.

Key Responsibilities
• End-to-End Systems Design
• Architect and oversee the development of a unified tech stack supporting multi-platform apps (iOS, Android, CTV, web), ensuring scalability, security, and performance optimization.
• Design integrations for CRM (e.g., Salesforce), authentication (MVPD, SSO), payment gateways (subscription billing, in-app purchases), video streaming (live/on-demand), and CDP (audience segmentation, analytics).
• Collaborate with 3rd party vendors to leverage their OTT solutions for video encoding, dynamic ad insertion, and multi-platform app development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with product, engineering, and data teams to align technical solutions with business goals, including subscriber growth, retention, and monetization.
• Work closely with infrastructure teams to integrate AWS/GCP cloud services, DevOps pipelines, and containerized workflows (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Technical Leadership & Innovation
• Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., AI-driven personalization, real-time data visualization) to enhance user engagement and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and implement robust security protocols for user data and payment systems.
• Documentation & Process Optimization
• Create detailed architecture blueprints, API specifications, and system documentation.
• Streamline workflows for CI/CD, automated testing, and observability (monitoring, logging, alerting).
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions for non-technical stakeholders, including executives and content teams.
• Support Tennis Channel's global expansion by designing systems adaptable to international markets.

Required Skills & Qualifications
• 7+ years in solutions architecture or senior engineering roles, preferably in DTC/OTT streaming
• Proficiency in cloud-native architectures (AWS, Google Cloud), microservices, and API design (REST/gRPC)
• Hands-on experience with video streaming technologies (HLS/DASH, DRM, CDN optimization) and OTT platforms
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce), payment gateways (Stripe, Braintree), and CDP tools (Segment, mParticle)
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD, IaC, Docker/Kubernetes)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage third-party vendors
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Understanding of sports media ecosystems, ad-tech integrations, and subscriber lifecycle management
• Passion for tennis and familiarity with Tennis Channel's content portfolio (ATP, WTA, Grand Slams)
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with real-time data visualization tools for live sports
• Knowledge of dynamic ad insertion (DAI) and programmatic advertising workflows
• Prior work in scaling DTC platforms to 1M+ subscribers
Tennis Channel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About PickleballTV
Pickleballtv (PBTV) is the 24-hour television home of America's fastest growing sport. With coverage of tournaments throughout the year, the network offers 1,000+ hours of live matches from the game's top professionals and biggest stars. PBTV also provides viewers with first-class instruction, exclusive lifestyle programming and studio news content and more.
About Tennis Channel
Tennis Channel is the media home to two twenty-four-hour television networks, a subscription streaming service, online magazine and podcasts dedicated to the sport and its unique lifestyle. The tennis-media hub is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. Tennis Channel is carried nationwide by every one of the top ten pay-TV service providers.
About Sinclair
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $180,000 to $200,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
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