Data Architect with Travel Experience

Job description

Project

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.

Team

DataArt’s Data & Analytics team designs and implements modern data and analytics solutions for mid- and large-sized organizations. Operating remotely and in numerous R&D centers, our Center of Competence drives innovation in data and big data, ensuring rapid expansion of domain expertise and greater customer satisfaction.

Position

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.

Responsibilities

- 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

Requirements

- 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

Additional requirements

- Understanding of sales engineering/consulting roles

- Familiarity with value propositions in Data & Analytics sales