Architect Principal Analyst

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).

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to join the Digital Technology team at Vail Resorts that is a motivated self-starter to be responsible for driving the technology roadmap; identifying innovative technologies to solve product initiatives, architecting solutions, while also supporting, and mentoring developers. You will directly support our digital products and services across consumer-facing web, mobile, mobile app, ecommerce, and the broader marketing technology space; the ideal candidate will have excellent communication, thrives in a collaborative team-oriented environment, and has technical curiosity and willingness to explore beyond their experience. In this role, you will harness cutting-edge technologies like React (JavaScript), Microsoft .NET, C#, and RESTful APIs to build high-performance, scalable applications. You will design and deliver next-gen functionality powered by Microservices and integrate with leading CMS platforms like Sitecore and Contentstack. The Senior Solution Architect reports directly to the Senior Development Manager within the Guest Experience IT team. 

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Corporate
• The budgeted range starts at $116,040 - $155,000 + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
• Other Specifics: Hybrid / Remote

Job Responsibilities: 

• Work with business partners and other IT teams to assess project requirements acting as the technical expert, providing implementation guidance and solutions to complex problems 

• Research, recommend, and lead POCs of technologies that will modernize our platforms and improve development and deployment efficiencies  

• You will identify areas in our applications and processes that could be improved and …