Travel + Leisure Co.
Director of Database and Middleware
Travel + Leisure Co.
is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands.
Overview As Director of Database and Middleware, you will lead the strategic direction, delivery, performance, reliability, and roadmap of enterprise database and middleware platforms. You will manage a team of Database Administrators, Middleware Engineers, and Consultants to deliver robust, scalable, and secure technical solutions.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute product vision and strategic roadmaps for database and middleware platforms, support new business initiatives and optimize existing systems, and serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
Platform Development, Enhancement, & Governance: Oversee the implementation of new features, upgrades, and integrations; maintain a prioritized backlog and roadmap; drive continuous improvement based on user feedback and performance metrics.
Training, Support & Advocacy: Provide training and support to users and stakeholders, champion platform capabilities, and develop end‑user materials to promote successful adoption.
Vendor & Budget Management: Manage relationships with service providers and vendors, oversee and optimize budgets, and ensure cost‑effective delivery of services.
Integration & Technical Solution Design: Identify and execute strategic integrations between enterprise IT processes and platforms, ensuring solutions are well‑designed to minimize technical debt.
Travel Requirements
Minimal travel based on project need.
Qualifications
BS in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering or related field.
Leadership & Team Building: Demonstrated ability to inspire, guide, and manage teams effectively.
Strategic & Operational Excellence: Strong skills in strategic planning, goal setting, roadmap development, and process improvement, with experience in operational support (especially with managed service providers).
Problem Solving & Decision Making: Exceptional analytical skills for identifying issues, analyzing problems, and developing effective solutions.
Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Organization & Multitasking: Proficient at managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, with strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
Relationship Building: Skilled at quickly establishing trust and respect across the organization.
Customer Focus: Strong commitment to customer satisfaction, with experience managing customer relationships and expectations.
Enterprise Platforms & Middleware: Extensive experience with major database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and middleware technologies (WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, Apache Tomcat, Microsoft IIS).
Administration & Optimization: Skilled in database and middleware administration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security.
Solution Design & Integration: Proven ability to design, implement, and support complex database and middleware solutions, including custom integrations and workflow automation.
Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), hybrid architecture, and a strong understanding of infrastructure, networking, and security technologies.
Programming & APIs: Proficient in programming languages (SQL, PL/SQL, Python, Shell scripting) and integrating databases/middleware with enterprise systems using APIs and connectors.
Certifications: Relevant certifications preferred (Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, Red Hat Certified Specialist in Middleware Administration).
ITSM & Best Practices: Deep understanding of IT service management (ITSM) processes and industry best practices.
7+ years of experience in database/middleware leadership role.
Minimum of 5 years’ leading teams and people management experience.
Minimum of 2 years budget accountability & responsibility.
Experience leading cross‑functional teams across multiple geographic regions preferred.
Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.
Benefits We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Life and accident coverage
Disability
Paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure – speak to your recruiter for additional information)
Legal and identity theft plan
Voluntary income protection benefits
Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
Employee Assistance Program
Note:
Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.
Job Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industry: Hospitality
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.
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is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands.
Overview As Director of Database and Middleware, you will lead the strategic direction, delivery, performance, reliability, and roadmap of enterprise database and middleware platforms. You will manage a team of Database Administrators, Middleware Engineers, and Consultants to deliver robust, scalable, and secure technical solutions.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute product vision and strategic roadmaps for database and middleware platforms, support new business initiatives and optimize existing systems, and serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.
Platform Development, Enhancement, & Governance: Oversee the implementation of new features, upgrades, and integrations; maintain a prioritized backlog and roadmap; drive continuous improvement based on user feedback and performance metrics.
Training, Support & Advocacy: Provide training and support to users and stakeholders, champion platform capabilities, and develop end‑user materials to promote successful adoption.
Vendor & Budget Management: Manage relationships with service providers and vendors, oversee and optimize budgets, and ensure cost‑effective delivery of services.
Integration & Technical Solution Design: Identify and execute strategic integrations between enterprise IT processes and platforms, ensuring solutions are well‑designed to minimize technical debt.
Travel Requirements
Minimal travel based on project need.
Qualifications
BS in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering or related field.
Leadership & Team Building: Demonstrated ability to inspire, guide, and manage teams effectively.
Strategic & Operational Excellence: Strong skills in strategic planning, goal setting, roadmap development, and process improvement, with experience in operational support (especially with managed service providers).
Problem Solving & Decision Making: Exceptional analytical skills for identifying issues, analyzing problems, and developing effective solutions.
Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Organization & Multitasking: Proficient at managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, with strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
Relationship Building: Skilled at quickly establishing trust and respect across the organization.
Customer Focus: Strong commitment to customer satisfaction, with experience managing customer relationships and expectations.
Enterprise Platforms & Middleware: Extensive experience with major database platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and middleware technologies (WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, Apache Tomcat, Microsoft IIS).
Administration & Optimization: Skilled in database and middleware administration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security.
Solution Design & Integration: Proven ability to design, implement, and support complex database and middleware solutions, including custom integrations and workflow automation.
Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), hybrid architecture, and a strong understanding of infrastructure, networking, and security technologies.
Programming & APIs: Proficient in programming languages (SQL, PL/SQL, Python, Shell scripting) and integrating databases/middleware with enterprise systems using APIs and connectors.
Certifications: Relevant certifications preferred (Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, Red Hat Certified Specialist in Middleware Administration).
ITSM & Best Practices: Deep understanding of IT service management (ITSM) processes and industry best practices.
7+ years of experience in database/middleware leadership role.
Minimum of 5 years’ leading teams and people management experience.
Minimum of 2 years budget accountability & responsibility.
Experience leading cross‑functional teams across multiple geographic regions preferred.
Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.
Benefits We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Life and accident coverage
Disability
Paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure – speak to your recruiter for additional information)
Legal and identity theft plan
Voluntary income protection benefits
Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
Employee Assistance Program
Note:
Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.
Job Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industry: Hospitality
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.
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