Business Solutions Architect II

Are you ready to join the world's #1 accommodation site and the 3rd largest global e-commerce player? Booking.com is searching for a talented Business Solution Architect to join our dynamic Connectivity Professional Services team.This role is based in New York City, NY At Connectivity Professional Services, we are an innovative part of the Connectivity Partnerships team at Booking.com whose mission is to manage the ecosystem of hospitality technology companies and by doing such, deliver cutting-edge solutions to our accommodation partners. These partners develop a range of software from channel management and Property Management Systems to online booking engines and Revenue Management. Our goal is to become the trusted advisor for Booking.com’s network of Providers, helping them optimize the experience with Booking.com and achieve unparalleled success. As a Business Solution Architect, you will play an integral role within Connectivity Professional Services. As a technical and business expert, you will work closely with clients, including global accounts (such as Chains) and premier connectivity partners, to guide them through transformational projects aimed at optimizing accommodations' experience and maximizing business using Booking.com products and services. What You'll Be Doing: Develop and sustain relationships, becoming a trusted advisor for all stakeholders of strategic clients. Support solution engagements, bridging potential connectivity solutions between Booking.com and partner hospitality tech teams. Drive a transparent feedback process from clients and the market to internal stakeholders, helping prioritize technical development based on validated business cases and industry knowledge. Ensure alignment of technical solutions with the overall account strategy, collaborating closely with responsible Commercial Managers. Drive effective decision-making by identifying client needs and motivations, translating them into actionable solutions. Evaluate hospitality tech solutions considering cost, business requirements, technology requirements, and emerging technologies. Shape client solution landscapes to accelerate the adoption of Booking.com’s Connectivity Products. Map business challenges to various service offerings and technology solutions. Support clients in optimizing user experiences and achieving improved business outcomes. Enhance Connectivity Partners' technical capabilities via learning paths and architectural workshops. What You'll Bring: Strong experience in building or integrating software applications with relevant knowledge of development languages and tools. Proven track record of maintaining data security, integrity, and quality by following industry standards and best practices. Exceptional critical thinking skills to identify patterns and underlying issues in complex situations, applying logical and analytical problem-solving. Extensive experience in professional services; building and optimizing repeatable service offerings and creating standard reusable collateral. Excellent communication skills capable of conveying clear, well-structured, and meaningful information using suitable mediums and language. Proven background in roles such as solution architect, implementation consultant, sales engineer, solution consultant or business solution architect. Experience with cloud computing platforms, enterprise APIs, solution architecture within web and mobile environments, and emerging computing trends. Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver technical projects and workshops across multidisciplinary teams. In-depth knowledge of the software development lifecycle, application architecture, and hands-on experience with programming languages and designing architectural diagrams. Ability to create compelling business cases and solve business challenges with innovative technical solutions. Results-driven with a track record of driving projects to successful completion. Availability for travel up to 40% of the time. MSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required. Minimum 5+ years of experience in IT or Consulting, with a focus on pre-sales and post-sales engagements. What You'll Get: Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. Our Total Rewards are aimed to make it easier for you to experience all that life has to offer on your terms, so you can focus on what really matters. We offer competitive compensation as well as thoughtful, valuable, and even fun benefits which include: Medical, life, and disability insurance* Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, sick, and care leave Industry leading product discounts for yourself, friends, and family, including automatic Genius Level 3 status Free access to online learning platforms, mentorship programs, and a complimentary Headspace membership Collaborative, friendly and diverse culture Referral Program This role does come with relocation assistance This role doesn’t come with visa assistance For this role will have a salary range of: $159,000 to Additional Annual or Quarterly bonus potential (role dependent) *Please note that while our philosophy is the same in every location, benefits may differ by office/country. Join our Connectivity Professional Services team at Booking.com and help shape the future of hospitality technology. Optimize the experience for our accommodation partners and clients. Should you require accommodation to meet the essential functions of this job, please let us know. Pre-Employment Screening If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.