Data Architect, Travel domain

About the Position

DataArt is a global software engineering firm and a trusted technology partner for market leaders and visionaries. Our world-class team designs and engineers data-driven, cloud-native solutions to deliver immediate and enduring business value. We promote a culture of radical respect, prioritizing your personal well-being as much as your expertise. We stand firmly against prejudice and inequality, valuing each of our employees equally. We respect the autonomy of others before all else, offering remote, onsite, and hybrid work options. Our Learning and development centers, R&D labs, and mentorship programs encourage professional growth. Our long-term approach to collaboration with clients and colleagues alike focuses on building partnerships that extend beyond one-off projects. We provide the ability to switch between projects and technology stacks, creating opportunities for exploration through our learning and networking systems to advance your career. Operating remotely and in person in numerous R&D centers, the Center of Competence drives innovations in data and big data that ensure rapid expansion of our domain and technical expertise, along with greater customer satisfaction. Our progressive and flexible working principles create a rewarding work environment and open vast career opportunities. Industry experience is preferably in the Travel domain, such as travel operations, booking systems, airline processes, or travel management platforms.

About the 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.

About the 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.

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

Nice to Have

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