FAQs
What is the role of the Architect in the FinTech team at Booking.com?
The Architect plays a key role in shaping the architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap across the FinTech business unit, supporting teams to deliver projects on time and ensuring compliance with architecture guidelines.
What qualifications are required for this Architect position?
Required qualifications include experience in gathering stakeholder requirements, fluency in English, great analytical and soft skills, experience with public cloud vendors (AWS, GCP, Azure), and experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Event Storming workshops.
Is experience outside of Booking.com valued for this role?
Yes, experience executing an Architecture role outside of Booking.com is valued and considered beneficial.
What does the Architecture Review Board do?
The Architecture Review Board plays a key role in overseeing architectural decisions within the FinTech organization, ensuring that projects align with the overall architectural vision and strategy.
Are there opportunities for knowledge sharing within the FinTech team?
Yes, the position involves delivering architectural patterns and knowledge-sharing sessions to promote awareness and good practices among team members.
What benefits does Booking.com offer to employees in this role?
Benefits include competitive compensation, annual paid time off, generous leave schemes, hybrid working arrangements, flexible working conditions, and product discounts.
How does Booking.com prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)?
DEI is a core part of Booking.com’s culture, with ongoing efforts to ensure a diverse workplace that reflects various backgrounds and experiences, creating a more inclusive travel experience.
Is relocation assistance provided for this position?
No, this role does not come with relocation assistance.
How important is stakeholder management for this role?
Stakeholder management is crucial, as understanding and gathering stakeholder requirements is a fundamental aspect of delivering successful architectural solutions.
Does the role involve reducing complexity in the architecture landscape?
Yes, one of the key responsibilities is to reduce complexity and coupling within the architecture landscape to facilitate smoother implementations.