Data Architect - Trips

　　About the company

　　At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you make. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the food you sample. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

　　About the team

　　Did you know that Booking.com isn't just about accommodation? The Trips Business Unit is the home to "everything but the stay". We are responsible for growing our flights, insurance, car hire, attractions, taxi and insurance verticals. Putting us right at the heart of the company's Connected Trip strategy.

　　You will be joining Booking.com at an incredible moment in our history. The Connected Trip strategy is driving significant change to our technology landscape, making the importance of architecture greater than ever before. You will join the architecture function of the Trips Business Unit. A team of cross functional technology leaders who together support the organisation in defining its architecture vision.

　　About the role

　　As the Data Architect for the Trips Business Unit (TBU), you will work with teams and stakeholders to create the data architecture vision for TBU. You will be responsible for setting best practice, supporting decision making and ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, compliant and fit for the future. It will also be your responsibility to align TBU to broader technical strategy and enterprise architecture.

　　Depth of technical knowledge is an important aspect of this role. However, the ability to partner with and advise non-technical stakeholders is of equal importance. In this role you will partner with cross-functional colleagues to understand future direction and utilise this in the creation of an architecture vision. You will also advise leadership on key topics, helping them to better understand the technology landscape across the organisation and make well informed decisions on future direction and investments.

　　Skills we are looking for

　　We are looking for a superb and enthusiastic Data Architect who will push the boundaries on engineering brilliant solutions and contribute to shaping our new future.

　　We expect you to own and lead on the data architecture for data assets within your business unit and have a solid understanding of architecture design that integrates effectively with enterprise architecture and principles. Deep understanding and hands-on experience designing, building, improving, and operating high-performance, high-availability, scalable and secure data storage and consumption solutions that scale and adapt to strategy Ability to build an architecture that can respond quickly to new use cases - develop an understanding of our business and stakeholders to underpin this Proficiency in modeling canonical data asset for critical data entities, and in protecting and promoting their golden source status - quick to recognise when they need to evolve to stay golden Proven experience employing best in class technology to continually optimise the tech stack and tools strategy for the data platform(s) Identification of bottlenecks within system design that impede delivery velocity Data driven nature, expect it in design, lead by example Demonstrable experience of cloud technology (AWS or similar) and designing cloud native systems Approachable & effective communicator, explain design and challenges in a way the audience understands Coaching and mentoring, building our architecture excellence systemically through the team Ability to drive impact at scale across a large data engineering organisation Desirable skills: Experience of building out modern data architectures Experience of Data engineering Continuous Delivery and Agile delivery methodologies Experience with Conceptual and Logical Data Modeling practices Experience of data vault modeling including Hub, Link, and Satellite structures, how to architect it well and how to build an effective consumption layer on top Experience of integrating siloed businesses or verticals with diverse data and standards Knowledge and experience of enterprise architecture practices and capability-based planning Knowledge and experience of Data Governance and management and how to weave into data architecture effectively API design Key responsibilities

　　Architectural Vision and making it real Accountability for the integrity and excellence of the Trips Data architecture and it's value Partner with Data Architecture community to co-create group wide data architecture practices with localized implementation in Trips BU Craft and promote data architecture principles for the Trips Business Unit - take accountability for embedding them in culture and design Continually strive for architectural simplicity. Design and promote canonical assets that serve multiple use cases and drive integration for data and for our business - manage technical debt wisely Flexibility to take on line management of data modelers where needed Consider and manage cost and security risk in design and maintenance, assume overall responsibility for managing data platform costs within the Trips Business Unit Collaborate with Compliance and data governance on measuring and managing risks effectively Partner with senior engineers to assess and protect quality of solution design, bringing an enterprise perspective to the table and protecting simplicity of the asset estate Design and lead architecture review forums - formal and informal to nurture design excellence and maintain the integrity of the architecture principles Be flexible, find the balance in working with senior engineers to agree the best solution for urgent tactical needs while keeping the need to return to architecture principles on the roadmap Develop communities of practice to embed and evolve architecture ways of working and improve the quality of architectural decision making Create the culture, processes and principles that embed data quality and Governance by design. Lead and illustrate by example Critical Thinking Identify patterns and underlying issues in complex situations, and to find solutions by applying logical and analytical thinking and guide more junior members of the team in this topic. Constructively evaluate and develop ideas, plans and solutions by reviewing them, objectively taking into account external knowledge, initiating 'SMART' improvements and articulating their rationale and guide more junior members of the team in this topic. Benefits & Perks: Global Impact, Personal Relevance:

　　Booking.com's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. Our Total Rewards are aimed to make it easier for you to experience all that life has to offer-all the messy, beautiful, and joyful bits-on your terms. So you can focus on what really matters. We offer competitive compensation as well as thoughtful, valuable, and even fun benefits which include: A great brand new office to in the heart of Manchester Flexible hybrid ways of working Free breakfast and lunch 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years of service) Employer contribution pension Industry leading parental leave and adoption leave Great discounts on accommodation, car rentals and other group benefits An exciting and dynamic place to work Health & well-being benefits such as mental health support, cycle to work schemes, access to health insurance, etc We want our colleagues to have a work life balance that works both for them and the business. Flexibility around a 37.5 hour week.

　　We are also open to considering other flexible working arrangements. Our Talent Specialists will discuss this with you if your application is progressed.

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　　Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging, Wellbeing and Volunteering (IDBWV) have 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 create a unique 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 will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to discuss any requirements.

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