Senior Architect Manager

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

As the Senior Architect Manager on the Resort Application Development team, you will be responsible for leading a core group of architects that support the broader team in their development and maintenance of custom software for critical and high-impact projects. These teams are responsible for internal APIs that provide core functionality to a variety of employee and guest-facing clients. The software stack primarily consists of .NET C#, Microsoft SQL Server, Angular and WPF. You will be responsible for guiding a group of high-performing architects while ensuring business objectives are being met, working alongside other software development leaders and managers within the Resort Application Development team.

Candidates must bring strong experience with technical leadership and be strong producers of talent and foster a culture of transparency, innovation, and a sense of purpose among the team, while creating clear accountabilities to drive success.

Job Responsibilities

• Formulate well-planned technical roadmaps to establish a long-term strategy that will drive the architectural strength and longevity of our systems.
• Maintain and continuously improve the SDLC to ensure timely delivery of quality software.
• Ensure compliance and security are at the foundation of the team’s development processes.
• Work cross-functionally with other technical leaders across the IT organization, ensuring alignment on enterprise technical objectives.
• Ensure solutions are built in a forward-looking manner aligned with the multi-year technical roadmaps.
• Establish trust amongst direct reports and partners across locations, functions, and business units by exemplifying integrity, authenticity, and respect.
• Develop an understanding of our business and collaborate with various stakeholders to identify and influence opportunities to drive business value through technology innovation.
• Instill passion and motivation into your team’s day-to-day activities.
• Take ownership of your team’s development by understanding individual aspirations and career development opportunities.
• Hire high-potential and talented architects that align with Vail Resorts’ mission and values.
• Assess software projects with other technical and business leaders to help transform high-level business ideas into actionable projects.

Job Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS or related field required.
• 5+ years of software architecture experience.
• Experience with implementing DevOps pipelines.
• Experience architecting and crafting technical solutions.
• Ability to successfully resolve situations that are broadly defined, complex, diverse, and occasionally unprecedented.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills across a variety of audiences.

Preferred Skills

• Prior software development experience utilizing C# and the .NET framework.
• Experience with Kubernetes and cloud technologies.
• PCI and/or SOX compliance.
• Prior work in the ski resort or hospitality field.
• International or cloud software implementations.
• Point-of-sale / transaction processing experience.

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $130,000 - $154,000 + annual bonus. 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. 

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  501545
Reference Date: 05/20/2024 
Job Code Function: Applications 
Job Type: Hybrid- Remote