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Technology Architect

RTÉ is Ireland's national public-service media organisation. We are embarking upon an ambitious and exciting 5-year transformation strategy to update the way we run the organisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories, news, information and entertainment for Ireland, reflecting the diversity of its people and providing experiences that enrich the lives of all.

This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative, supportive and engaging. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.

Meet the team RTÉ Technology is responsible for leading and driving the implementation of the Technology strategy and for stimulating change and new ways of working across the company. As part of the office of the CTO, the Architecture team is responsible for technical leadership, strategic planning, standards definition and guidance throughout the organisation. We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking technology professional to join this team as a technology architect to support the delivery of RTÉ’s New Direction Strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Technology Architecture, you will work closely with key stakeholders across RTÉ to ensure that our technical platforms and solutions are fit for the future and aligned with evolving audience needs. You will help shape the architecture of RTÉ’s media workflows, spanning content creation, production, post-production, distribution, and broadcast transmission.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain technology strategies and multi-year roadmaps aligned with RTÉ’s business objectives and content delivery needs
- Ensure that technology choices support scalable, reliable, and cost-effective broadcast and digital services
- Create and maintain architecture documentation, design standards, and governance frameworks
- Stay abreast of emerging trends in broadcast, production, streaming, and digital media technologies
- Identify opportunities for innovation and advise on new media workflows, IP-based production, and hybrid broadcast architectures
- Proactively identify technical debt and assess risks that could affect content operations or broadcast resilience
- Work with project teams to design and deliver solutions that modernise infrastructure and reduce operational risk
- Provide technical guidance and approvals for major initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Infrastructure, Applications and Systems and Operations to ensure alignment across RTÉ’s activities
- Champion new approaches and technologies, including cloud migration, automation, AI-assisted content workflows, and data-driven production
- Promote awareness of opportunities arising from innovation within RTÉ and undertake any other appropriate duties as required

About you

- 5+ years of experience in a relevant technology role. Experience of technology in the media and entertainment industry an advantage
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technology discipline is an added advantage
- Experience with the design, procurement and implementation of complex technology systems across the full system lifecycle
- Strong collaboration, communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent presentation skills and a proven ability to communicate complex and technical topics to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to make decisions in a complex and sometimes ambiguous environment and clearly understand, negotiate and communicate the trade-offs of those decisions
- Self-reliance and ability to manage competing priorities – resilient under pressure
- Certification in or experience with established architecture framework would be an advantage

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV together with a cover letter outlining your interest and alignment to the role requirements. Please attach these as one file in the online application process.

This appointment will be made at the Manager Grade 3 and is being offered on an ongoing fulltime contract basis. The salary scale for this grade is from €50,285 to €84,381 gross per annum.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 05th November 2025.

Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.

Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do – both on-air and behind the scenes. We are committed to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation while embedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social experience, race and ethnicity, disability, civil and family status, religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.

We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview, we encourage you to let us know when you apply.

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