Solutions Architect

About WebBedsLaunched in 2013, WebBeds is a global marketplace for the travel trade, providing powerful distribution solutions that make selling and buying travel products easier. It sources accommodation and destination services from travel suppliers, aggregates and merchandises that content in the WebBeds platform, then distributes it to its global network of travel trade buyers, who sell to the travelling public.Hotels and other suppliers—global and regional hotel chains, independent hotels, apartments, resorts, attractions, transfer and sightseeing companies and more—can sell their products to a global network of online and offline travel buyers through robust solutions that provide greater inventory control to simplify distribution, and leverage WebBeds enhanced analytics to inform inventory optimisation choices – saving costs and increasing revenue.Travel buyers—online travel agencies, retail travel agents, corporate travel managers, tour operators, wholesalers, tourism boards, super apps, DMC’s, group providers, airlines and more—can integrate the hundreds of thousands of hotels and ground services in the WebBeds marketplace through simple and seamless API connectivity, or they can search, shop and book online through one of WebBeds trade only booking sites.WebBeds operates globally through four geographic regions—Europe, Asia Pacific, MEA (Middle East and Africa) and Americas—with over 1,900 travel professionals working in 120 cities across 50 countries worldwide.Find out more about the WebBeds business at www.webbeds.comWebBeds is a travel brand of the Web Travel Group (ASX: WEB).How will you make an impact?As a Solutions Architect at WebBeds, you will be a key influencer in shaping the technical direction of our self-managed delivery team. This role demands a strategic mindset, deep technical expertise, and the ability to translate business requirements into innovative software solutions. Aligned with our core values of Trust, Teamwork, and Technology, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative architectural solutions that uphold these values and drive the success of our products. Championing personal and professional wellbeing, our ideal Solution Architect not only delivers exceptional technical solutions but also fosters an environment that values the health and growth of our team members. With a strong work ethic, you will inspire and contribute to a culture that recognizes and rewards achievements while actively promoting health and wellbeing.Key elements of the role include:Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders, including product owners, business analysts, and developers, to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, robust architectural designs.Empower and lead architectural discussions within the self-managed delivery team, providing guidance during user story definition, planning, and stakeholder engagements, embracing a continuous development mindset.Design and document end-to-end solutions, including system architecture, data flow, integration points, security considerations, and performance optimizations, taking accountability for solution outcomes, embracing challenges.Develop proof of concepts and prototypes to validate architectural decisions, ensuring they meet technical and business requirements.Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team, promoting best practices, design patterns, and architecture principles, in line of leading by example.Review code and technical implementations, ensuring alignment with architectural designs and maintaining a high level of code quality, while embracing mistakes, learning, and problem solving.Embrace anatomy collaborating closely with other teams, such as platform engineering, to ensure the seamless integration of architectural solutions and adherence to company-wide standards.Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements to recommend innovative solutions and improve WebBeds' technical landscape.Participate in discussions with senior management to provide insights on technical strategies, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.The skills we would love to see in your suitcase!A minimum of 10 years of software development experience, coupled with proven leadership in guiding technical teams.A strong understanding and proficiency in multiple programming languages relevant to the team's projects. This allows the team lead to provide guidance and support in various technical areas.The ability to design and architect software systems that leverage the strengths of different programming languages. This includes understanding how to choose the right language for specific components of a project.Extensive experience with system architecture, design patterns, and software development best practices.Proven experience with designing and implementing scalable, high-performance solutions.Excellent communication skills, both wr