Solutions Architect

ABOUT US

At Kuoni Tumlare, we create truly inspiring travel experiences that go beyond expectations. Proudly part of the JTB Corporation, we curate and deliver group travel, and meetings, incentives, congresses, and events. Our 1500 plus team members are located across 37 countries throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas.

YOUR ROLE

As an IT Solutions Architect, you will bridge the gap between business goals and technology solutions.

Your main responsibility will be to lead the technical aspects of the company's global initiative to replace our core operating and master data system.

Leveraging your background in software development and system architecture, you will oversee the technical aspects of this initiative and ensure that the solution is maintainable, scalable, and performs well.

This role involves collaborating with business units, IT leadership, and development teams across Europe and India.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• System Landscape: Design of the new in-house built global operating system

• Strategic Architecture: Develop and maintain enterprise architecture blueprints that align IT capabilities with business strategy.

• System Design & Integration: Define end-to-end system architecture, ensuring interoperability, scalability, performance, and infrastructure.

• Technology Roadmaps: Drive long-term technology planning, including adoption of emerging technologies.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with business leaders, product managers, and development teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Technical Guidance: Mentor developers, system architects, and engineers on design patterns, coding standards, and integration approaches.

• Risk & Security Management: Identify technology risks and design resilient, secure systems aligned with compliance requirements.

TO SUCCEED IN THE ROLE YOU SHOULD:

• Adopt a Strategic Mindset: Think beyond immediate solutions and design for long-term scalability and agility.

• Communicate Effectively: Bridge the gap between technical complexity and business language to gain buy-in from executives and stakeholders.

• Lead by Example: Use your software development and system architecture experience to guide teams with practical, hands-on insights.

• Be Adaptable: Design solutions based on industry trends while being pragmatic about organizational readiness.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A COLLEAGUE WHO HAS:

• Technical Expertise:

o   Strong background in software development (multiple programming languages, frameworks, design patterns).

o   Proven system architecture experience (frontend integrations, microservices, APIs, data modeling, cloud platforms).

o   Knowledge of enterprise-level platforms (ERP, CRM, data warehouses, middleware).

• Strategic & Analytical Skills:

o   Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar).

o   IT strategy development and technology roadmapping.

o   Ability to evaluate and compare technologies.

• Soft Skills:

o   Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

o   Problem-solving and decision-making in complex environments.

o   Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

• Other Requirements:

o   Understanding of cybersecurity principles and regulatory compliance.

o   Strong documentation and visualization skills (UML, ArchiMate, etc.).