Principal Functional Architect for Hotel IT Solutions

il y a 4 semaines


Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France Amadeus Temps plein
Job Title

Principal Functional Architect for Hotel IT Solutions

Business Environment

The Amadeus Hospitality division is dedicated to becoming the premier provider of innovative solutions that empower our clients to operate their businesses more effectively and profitably, while enhancing the guest experience.

The mission of the Amadeus Hotel IT team is to design and implement high-performance systems capable of processing vast numbers of requests per second, ensuring rapid response times with exceptional accuracy. Our SaaS platforms cater to millions of users seeking information and reservations from a multitude of hotels worldwide, offering an extensive range of accommodations. Leveraging our expertise in developing and deploying mission-critical software for the global travel sector, we are pioneering the next generation of technological solutions for the hospitality industry, which includes reservations and distribution, high-volume data acquisition, advanced search engines, payment processing, hotel operations, business intelligence, and revenue management. The Amadeus Hotel Platform is a service-oriented architecture (SOA) solution that provides a fully centralized reservation system for large hotel chains, evolving to meet new customer demands.

Purpose

The functional architect serves as a subject matter expert responsible for crafting solutions tailored to our clients, ensuring alignment with the Amadeus product vision. You act as a liaison between customer-facing teams/product managers and internal Amadeus development teams, participating in client discussions when in-depth knowledge is required.
Your involvement may span various stages of customer programs, including pre-sales, discovery, and solution design.

The ideal candidate possesses a blend of business insight and technical expertise, excels in stakeholder management, comprehends customer requirements from both business and functional/technical perspectives, balances Amadeus's needs with customer expectations, designs solutions, and effectively communicates and coordinates with internal teams.

The scope of this position encompasses Hotel IT Central Reservation Systems.

Your Main Responsibilities

Common accountabilities:
  • Engage with Product Managers or directly with clients to fully grasp business needs and constraints, merging customer expectations with Amadeus's strategic objectives for proposals.
  • Oversee the design of solutions at both platform and application levels, collaborating with all necessary teams to achieve consensus, ensuring consistency across projects and applications, and identifying gaps and tracking dependencies.
  • Lead analyses of cross-functional requirements and solutions by collaborating with all stakeholders, including architects and technical experts.
  • Promote cross-business synergies and the Amadeus vision through solution recommendations.
  • Assess how key business drivers may influence your area, tackle complex issues with broad implications, enhance processes, propose solutions, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Break down the vision into actionable steps while maintaining overall consistency and feasibility.
  • Communicate progress on solutions and agreements at any stage within the core team.
  • Document and present solution recommendations to stakeholders during review forums, simplifying complex technical information for diverse audiences.
  • Transfer the validated solution to the R&D teams as it enters the development phase.
  • Share knowledge and collaborate with a variety of individuals, including customers and technical or functional profiles.

Specific accountabilities:
  • Previous experience in a similar role (Functional Architect, Solution Definition Manager, or in an architectural/development capacity).
  • Full professional proficiency in English is required; proficiency in French is a plus.
  • Experience within Amadeus hospitality or the broader hospitality sector is highly advantageous.
  • Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills to interact with all stakeholders, including clients, to convey complex information.
  • Ability to work autonomously, guided by management directions.
  • Capability to lead projects or contribute to extensive cross-functional initiatives.
  • Familiarity with the Amadeus business is preferred.
  • Engineering degree with 7+ years of professional experience.

What we can offer you
  • Competitive remuneration, individual and company bonuses, along with various benefits.
  • Flexible teleworking options, allowing for 1 to 3 days per week from home, plus a home office setup premium and monthly allowance.
  • Six weeks of vacation, in addition to pension contributions and healthcare insurance.
  • Experience in a uniquely complex environment with critical importance among leading tech firms.
  • Professional development opportunities in a truly international and multi-site setting with a diverse workforce.
  • A wide array of training programs available to enhance your knowledge and soft skills, including both onsite and online learning resources.
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Enjoyable office amenities including coffee hubs, quiet zones, flexible workspaces, onsite dining options, and various recreational activities.

How do we hire?
  • Online application: Submit your application, and our Talent Acquisition team will reach out if your qualifications align with the role.
  • Phone Interview: A brief casual conversation to get acquainted, with an opportunity for you to ask questions.
  • Online Testing: Depending on the role, you may be required to complete online assessments.
  • Interviews: Initial meeting with a talent team, followed by an interview with members of the team you wish to join.
  • Offer: Our Talent team will extend a job offer and welcome you to your new role.
  • Join our global team: Develop your skills and build an international career that makes a difference.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus strives to lead in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fairness, attracting top talent from diverse backgrounds, and serving as a model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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