Data Architect- REMOTE

At Apple Leisure Group we care for people so they can be their best. We deliver distinctive experiences for our guests, while providing a world of understanding and care. We strive to be the first choice in vacation travel, enriching lives and uniting the world.

Grow your career as a Data Architect within ALG Vacations, one of our 14 industry-leading brands. In this role you will shape and drive our cloud-first data strategy and you will provide technical leadership to our expanding data & analytics team. The Data Architect will play a pivotal role in defining the data architecture roadmap, as well as design, create, deploy and manage Trisept's data architecture on Microsoft Azure infrastructure and determine how the data will be stored, consumed, integrated and managed by different data entities.

A successful Data Architect will:

• Enjoy being part of an emerging area within the organization, be comfortable with ambiguity, and take pride in their ability to craft the "how" for Trisept Solutions' and Apple Leisure Group's enterprise data & analytics platform
• Have strong working knowledge and proven track record of data & analytics development
• Have previously designed, deployed and supported a Microsoft Azure based data & analytics platform in a production setting
• Use a metrics-driven architecture development approach. Define success measures for architectural roadmap items and demonstrate measurable impact on those success metrics
• Serve as mentor and architectural thought leader for our data engineers and advance their ability, based on your architectural guiding principles, to make their own architectural decisions
• Create an end-to-end vision for how data will flow through the Apple Leisure Group organization
• Continually evaluate Trisept Solutions' competitiveness in the industry as it relates to data, analytics, business intelligence, and advanced analytics/machine learning; and advance our thinking on how to leverage data to achieve the highest business results
• Drive architectural decisions to lay the foundation for any advanced analytics/machine learning initiatives in the future
• Closely collaborate with Trisept's broader architecture group and constantly seek opportunities for improving how our data platform can better integrate with the broader Trisept Solutions' portfolio of products.

A successful Data Architect will have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Math, MIS, Information Technology, Business or related field; OR five to seven years related experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years in an architecture role within a technology-driven organization
• 3+ years of data & analytics development or comparable experience
• 2+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure and cloud data solutions, including data ingestion/quality tooling, Azure data lake storage, Azure SQL data warehouse and/or commercial data warehousing solutions like Snowflake, Azure analysis services, and visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau
• 1+ years of experience in migrating from on premise to Microsoft Azure-based cloud (PaaS or IaaS)
• 1+ years of experience in architecting advanced analytics capabilities for both predictive enterprise reporting and dedicated data science teams
• Expert knowledge of SQL, query optimization, and Microsoft SQL server
• Expert knowledge of data modeling and data warehousing concepts
• Knowledgeable in data governance topics, and proven ability to design and develop data architecture to support standardized data ingestion/quality, data lineage, and meta and master data (MDM) management by non-technical data stewards
• Knowledgeable in machine learning concepts
• Knowledgeable in technology and agile software development processes
• Knowledgeable in data security practices and working knowledge of PCI, GDPR, CCPA, SOX and other compliance regulations
• Highly effective communication/presentation/ facilitation skills
• Strong persuasion, prioritization and communication skills

Strongly Preferred:

• Proficient in R and Python
• Experience with real-time streaming analytics
• Experience supporting large scale analytical platforms
• Experience in the travel tech industry
• Experience with Lean/Agile development methodologies
• Experience with Microsoft TFS and/or Azure DevOps

Key Characteristics:

• Communication - Must be a strong communicator and be able to adjust altitude and depth of conversation to the audience, and be able to effectively communicate with both senior executives, business stakeholders, peers, and delivery team members alike
• Prioritization - Must be able to handle conflicting prioritizes involving multiple stakeholders, and rationalize and prioritize business objectives and initiatives using data
• Ideation - Must be an independent thinker and bring intellectual horsepower and original thoughts to the table
• Highly Analytical - Must embrace the scientific method, find data-driven methods and problem solving "second nature", and leverage quantitative analysis in all aspects of the role
• Continual improvement - Must be a "learning animal" and continually be growing one's craft, learning new tools and techniques
• Conflict resolution - Must be not be afraid to tackle difficult topics/conversation and able to successfully facilitate discussion to drive appropriate outcomes, including consideration of different approaches or viewpoints
• Attitude of transparency - Must bring disclosure and transparency to stakeholders and grow trust with colleagues and stakeholders

About Apple Leisure Group

As North America's only vertically integrated travel, hospitality and leisure management group, Apple Leisure Group is an industry innovator that combines the expertise of 14 leading brands. Our unique niche allows us the special opportunity to oversee every aspect of the travel experience, from the moment a guest books a trip to the time they return home. ALG consistently delivers exceptional value to travelers and strong performance to resort owners and partners by strategically leveraging the power of its portfolio of brands across five segments, comprising:

Vacations: The largest seller of vacation packages and charter flights in the U.S. for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, moving approximately 3.2 million passengers annually through wellestablished vacation brands

AMResorts: Resort Brand Management: management of 5-star and 4-star luxury resorts through AMResorts® award-winning brand portfolio

AMSTAR: Destination Management Services: Best-in-class destination management services provided by Amstar® DMC and Worldstar®

UVC: Loyalty Program: Exclusive loyalty program Unlimited Vacation Club®

Trisept Technology Solutions: Innovative technology solutions provider Trisept Solutions®, connecting over 88,000 travel agents with leading travel suppliers.

To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit appleleisuregroup.com.

About ALGV

Vacations, a division of ALG, is the largest seller of vacation packages and charter flights in the U.S. for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean. ALGV consists of 6 consumer e-commerce vacation brands including Apple Vacations, BeachBound, CheapCaribbean, Funjet Vacations, Southwest Vacations, and United Vacations.

Our Values

At ALG, we call our employees Colleagues, because we are more than just employees. We care for people so they can be at their best, we provide a world of understanding and care, and we deliver distinctive experiences for our guests. Our Values, by which we operate:

Empathy • Integrity • Respect • Inclusion • Experimentation • Well Being

Benefits at a Glance

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package to our U.S. based employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Corporate Wellness Program
• Travel Discounts & Deals
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.