Data Architect with Travel Experience

We are looking for a Data Architect who can design and guide the implementation of robust data solutions in a travel-focused environment. You will play a key role in shaping data architecture decisions, working closely with stakeholders, and ensuring that solutions align with business objectives and industry standards. This role combines hands-on architecture design with client-facing responsibilities and involvement in pre-sales activities.

This is a Principal-level role responsible for solution architecture focused on the data context. Key areas include:

Data Governance (DG) and Data Management (DM);

Data structures and modeling;

Data security practices;

Architectural best practices;

Integration patterns;

Non-functional requirements in the data context.

• Drive direct communications with business stakeholders
• Elaborate on all technical aspects for the development team, justify any architectural decision
• Lead implementation of the solutions from establishing project requirements and goals to solution "go-live"
• Guide clients through complex data transformation initiatives and ensure successful outcomes
• Participate in the entire cycle of sales
• pre-sales activities
• Lead solution architecture evaluation and assessment activities

• 5+ years of experience in a Data Architect or Data Engineering role, or 5–10 completed projects
• Background in Data Governance and Data Management
• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Experience with data warehouse / data platform technologies (Snowflake, Databricks)
• Strong SQL skills, with the ability to design, write, and maintain complex SQL queries
• Experience in the Travel domain
• Experience building data pipelines, including ETL design, implementation, and maintenance
• Knowledge of data management fundamentals, including data modeling, data quality, metadata management, data warehouse/lake patterns, and distributed systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Sales or pre‑sales experience

• Understanding of sales engineering/consulting roles
• Familiarity with value propositions in Data & Analytics sales