Solutions Architect

About Us:

HBX Group is a leading B2B ecosystem player in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses in the ever-evolving world of travel. We drive growth for our clients and partners while removing friction from the end-to-end travel experience. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and reliable access to a unique portfolio of travel products & services, while rich data and intelligence seamlessly connect supply and demand worldwide.

We have over more than 3,000 experts worldwide, including specialists on the ground who provide insights and support to boost trading even further, especially in the most hard-to-reach segments. This unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for all businesses aiming to unlock their full potential in the travel arena.

HBX Group comprises four best-in-class B2B brands that meet the needs of its growing and diverse client base across 190+ global markets.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our team, working within our agile teams focusing on design, impact analysis and outcome of our solutions.

Our Solution Architects interface heavily with our Enterprise Architects protecting outcome and estimates and adhering and contributing to the overall agreed strategy, standards and guidelines.

Our Solution Architects also create tech interest, generating “buzz” about the latest developments from a technical perspective and applicability in their domain.

Job Responsibilities

- Ensure technological performance by design, right-sizing, scalability and reliability
- Ensure that architectural standards and best practices are followed
- Ensure the Definition of Done is followed at technical level
- Analyze technical trade-offs
- Contribute to the scope definition
- Define non-functional requirements
- Contribute to the Definition of Done definition
- Guardian of the services’ security and performance.
- Support the team during significant technological changes
- Contribute decisively to the definition of reference architectures and standards
- Detect weaknesses and failure points within the solutions and propose improvements
- Key figure for the reduction of technical debt and technological evolution
- Participate and drive keeping technical documentation up to date
- Collaborate in defining the technical and functional monitoring
- Negotiate with the product leads the prioritization of those initiatives that are considered important for our technological evolution.
- Advocate of new technological features

Required Skills

- 3+ years of software or platform design and experience in E2E architecture solutions
- Bachelor or Master in Computer Science or a related degree.
- Experience designing and implementing Architectures using different database and cache types and messaging technologies such as Kafka, Redis, Postgres or alternatives
- Experience with frontend technologies such as Django and React
- Experience with backend technologies (especially) in Python and or Java
- Experience working in hybrid-cloud environments including AWS and/or GCP
- Experience designing and implementing Distributed Systems
- Knowledge of continuous delivery processes and tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish
- Technical reference and leadership abilities
- Strong technical, logical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and influencing skills
- Team player with an agile mind-set
- Able to work under pressure and with shifting priorities
- Ability to think outside the box, multi-task and efficiently managing time
- Good learning attitude
- Advanced English required.

Nice to have

- Experience working with Agile Methodologies such as Scrum or Safe

At HBX Group, we believe that diversity drives innovation and makes travel a force for good. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, embracing different backgrounds, perspectives and talents. Join us and be part of a team where diversity and equal opportunities really do make a difference.