Architect - Accommodations

iness (product) requirements that map to technical systems in a large scale, highly available, and distributed systems environment.

You will work collaboratively with tech and business stakeholders to deliver innovative technology solutions that solve business problems.

This role requires advanced technical skills to architect complex service-oriented solutions along with well-developed soft skills to efficiently communicate across the business with various stakeholders.

You will collaborate and be supported by senior tech team members (Principals & Senior Solution Architects) that will help you to grow in the architecture craft.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Own the designs and deliveries of the architecture and infrastructure required to support the Accommodation Traveler Platform area.

• Work closely with product owners, product managers, and engineers to design, implement, continually improve highly scalable applications and services.

• Write Architectural documentation and guidelines.

• Facilitate architectural discussions to build confidence and alignment across teams. Ensure success when implementing the technology solutions.

• Be an active part of the ABU Tech Community and the ATS Team. Communicate and contribute to the Travel Tech pillar (ABU Tech Strategic Framework).

Qualifications & Skills:

• Design and solve complex business problems by architecting simple, practical solutions that empower product development.

• Deep understanding and hands-on experience designing, building, improving, and operating high-performance, high-availability, and scalable infrastructure that serves millions of visitors per day on an e-commerce platform.

• Extensive knowledge of scalable distributed system strategies (e.g. service-oriented architecture (SOA), microservices, event-driven, or cloud-native), technologies (e.g. load balancers, firewalls, API gateways, database tech), and web standards (e.g. microfrontends, REST, GraphQL, web security mechanisms and standards).

• Experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining a service-oriented architecture (SOA), container technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker), services, and API models (e.g. OpenAPI).

• Proficient in modelling the software solutions (C4 model, with focus on C1-C3 levels), design patterns, design principles and building technical roadmaps.

• Strong understanding of cloud tech such as AWS and Kubernetes.

• Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to use data to influence tech/non-tech Executive leaders and drive decisions.

• Ability to influence without direct authority.

Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:

Booking.com's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave

• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)

• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit

Inclusion at Booking.com:

Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech."

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Application Process:

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• This role does not come with relocation assistance.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Pre-Employment Screening

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