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The Chief Systems Architect - Product Planning & Development is responsible for setting the Systems Architectural Vision, defining BCD's Future State Architecture, defining Architectural Standards, leading the Architecture Review Board, establishing and enforcing Architectural Governance, and directing the various platform architects in their system designs to facilitate the execution of our Technology Strategy for all of Product Planning & Development.
This role is pivotal in defining the technical future of BCD Travel products and services built for Corporations, Corporate Travelers, and consumers of our Travel Data API's and Insights.
As a Chief Systems Architect - Product Planning & Development, you will - Define the Future State Architecture of BCD products, including System Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Hosting, and Operations, Data Architecture, DevOps standards, and Secure Coding Standards, and how applications integrate and interoperate with each other
- Lead Architectural Governance and Chair Architecture Review Board, who define standards and cross-platform architectural solutions
- Establish and enforce Architectural Governance for several internal and external global development teams in various platforms with competing roadmaps and agendas
- Develop Business Case(s) and justify the Future State Architecture and associated enhancements, with detailed plans outlining the pertinent milestones to the solution(s)
- Manage and optimize total technology spend and optimize consistent with technology strategy
- Collaborate and influence various platform teams to identify dependencies, identify and mitigate redundancies, and identify opportunities for optimization of technology investment with various technology providers
- Assess and evaluate new technologies and technology vendors and create business cases for their application to our technology landscape
- Assess and evaluate Artificial Intelligence capabilities and providers and optimize architecture for their deployment and use in BCD's technology landscape
About you - Previous experience as a Chief Architect or Deputy Chief Architect for large enterprise system architecture
- Extensive experience as a systems or application architect in enterprise wide system architectures
- Experience designing, implementing, and operating high transaction volume, orchestrated solutions in cloud environments (AWS preferred, Azure and Google acceptable)
- You have a BS in Engineering, a MS in Engineering, or an MBA (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with Travel Technology (Travel e-commerce, Airline Technology, Content Aggregator, GDS, etc.) and NDC distribution systems are a plus
What we offer you At BCD Travel, we work with highly motivated and passionate people. We value open communication, collaboration, and a flexible work-life balance. We offer unique, often global, experiences that empower you to develop and grow within the organization. Sustainability and helping others is also high on our list. We make a difference through charitable activities in our communities across the globe.
About us BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD's leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2024, BCD achieved US$22.9 billion in sales. For more information, visit
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You'll be offered - Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
- Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
- Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
- A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
- Travel industry professional perks and discounts
- An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated
At BCD Travel we value you, our culture and success is defined by you. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Chief Systems Architect - Product Planning & Development is between $205,000 and $275,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience and geographical location.
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