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Principal Engineer, IT Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Do you dream of fault tolerance and scalable solutions? Are you passionate about building robust disaster recovery (DR) plans for complex systems? If so, we want you!
Expedia Group, a leading online travel website, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Engineer to join our talented team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in developing and implementing a comprehensive technical DR strategy for multiple microservice-based systems deployed in cloud and hybrid data centers.
What you'll do: Design, architect, and implement a robust DR solution for our large-scale, distributed systems. Most of these systems are hosted on AWS (Amazon Web Services) cloud, but other cloud providers and data center solutions are in play.
Deep dive into our micro-services architecture and understand the interdependencies between services and data stores. Define and catalog the fault zones within our systems. Design resiliency and recovery strategies to meet stringent recovery time and recovery point (RTO/RPO) objectives.
Evaluate and select appropriate DR technologies for our unique data needs (relational databases, NoSQL stores, etc.). Guide teams to the right data store solution based on recovery objectives.
Lead the team to implement simple, elegant resiliency patterns and recovery solutions with an "always be automating" mindset.
Build a solution to allow application development teams to implement well-documented, detailed DR procedures, ensuring clear communication and execution during emergencies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, operations, security) to ensure seamless integration of DR strategies into our existing workflows.
Stay up to date on the latest DR best practices and emerging technologies in the cloud computing space.
Lead and mentor engineers in understanding disaster recovery principles.
Who you are: 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on distributed systems and cloud computing (AWS preferred).
Proven experience in designing and implementing DR solutions for complex systems.
In-depth understanding of micro-services architectures and their unique DR challenges.
Strong knowledge of various data storage solutions and their DR considerations.
Experience working with DevOps principles and automation tools.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
Strong leadership qualities and a passion for mentoring junior engineers.
Bonus points for: Experience in the travel technology industry.
Knowledge of DR orchestration tools.
AWS Solutions Architect certification or similar cloud certification.
Professional Business Continuity Manager certification.
At Expedia, you'll: Work on a large-scale platform with real-world impact, helping millions of users plan their dream vacations.
Collaborate with a talented and passionate team of engineers who are driven to build innovative solutions.
Be empowered to own your projects and make a significant contribution to the company's success.
Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Ready to build a future-proof disaster recovery plan? We are! Apply today! The total cash range for this position in Austin is $221,000 to $309,500. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $353,500, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
The total cash range for this position in Chicago is $202,500 to $283,500. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $324,000, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $221,000 to $309,500. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $353,500, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee's passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.
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About Expedia Group Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers.
Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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