Hybrid, Remote, US
13 hours ago
Principal Conversational Architect

 

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

 

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

 

About the Role: 

As an Integration Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining integrations between data source and sink. Your expertise will be instrumental in setting up cloud infrastructure needed for receiving and processing events from various sources, integrating with external APIs for real-time decision-making, and categorizing events for further analysis and storage in data lake.  Additionally, you will also contribute to the development and improvement of DevOps practices that support these integrations. 

 

Responsibilities: 

Develop and maintain high-performance event-driven applications using languages such as .Net, Python, Go, or Node.js 

Design and implement robust event handling mechanisms, including message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), event streams (e.g., Apache Kafka, Azure Event Hubs), and pub/sub systems 

Integrate with external APIs and services (e.g., RESTful APIs) to exchange data and trigger actions 

Develop and maintain data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and loading data into our data lake (e.g., Azure Data Lake Storage, AWS S3) 

Perform data analysis and generate insights from event data 

Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the data lifecycle 

Enable versioning, logging and monitoring for platform and application observability 

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipelines and Azure DevOps integrations 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., data engineers, data scientists, product managers) to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions 

Contribute to the development and improvement of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI) 

Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible 

Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of development processes 

Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in event-driven architectures and data processing 

Mentor and guide junior team members DevOps and CI/CD practices 

 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field 

7+ years of professional experience in software development 

Strong experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js 

Proficiency in configuration languages (Terraform, YAML) 

Experience with message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) or event streaming platforms (e.g., Apache Kafka, Azure Event Hubs) 

Experience with API integration and RESTful services 

Experience with data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark)  

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP)  

Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) 

Experience with or knowledge of Azure technologies (e.g., Azure Functions, Azure Event Grid, Azure Service Bus) 

Experience with or knowledge of data warehousing and data lake technologies (e.g., Azure Data Lake Storage, AWS S3) 

Familiarity with data quality and validation tools 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Excellent communication and collaboration skills 

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $160,000 + annual bonus + equity. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours) Free ski passes for dependents Critical Illness and Accident plans

 

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.  Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

 

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

 

Requisition ID  506476
Reference Date: 12/23/2024 
Job Code Function: Data Warehouse/Business Intel  

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