Connectivity Certifications Analyst (Aven Hospitality)

## Connectivity Certifications Analyst (Aven Hospitality)Applylocations: Krakow, Małopolskie, Polandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR108000**Powering the agentic revolution in travel.** Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world’s largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide.**Connectivity Certification Analyst****Company Background:****Aven Hospitality** serves hoteliers around the globe with the industry’s most innovative and comprehensive suite of technology services and products. Our solutions empower hotels and hotel chains to deliver true hospitality reliably and at scale, improving guest experience throughout the traveler journey. Our team is comprised of the hospitality industry’s most innovative and entrepreneurial leaders, and together we form the fastest growing business unit of a $4B+ global technology company. Candidates who join our team must thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments and be committed to serving the needs of our hospitality customers around the globe. If this sounds like you, we welcome the opportunity to get to know you better.**Position Summary**The Connectivity Certifications organization at Aven Hospitality (AH) defines and delivers a compelling connectivity value proposition that enables high impact business outcomes for our customers. The team operates in a highly consultative manner, serving as both product and technical experts, while partnering with Sales and Account Management, Product and Engineering teams to design and deliver optimal connectivity solutions.The Connectivity Certification Analyst will perform review, testing, troubleshooting and certification of new system interfaces utilizing XML and JSON API specifications for our Property Connect (fulfillment) and Channel Connect (distribution) interfaces to the SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS) platform. The primary responsibilities will be reviewing message formats and system specifications for new interfaces being developed between vendors, customers, and internal staff and providing vendor and technical support for these certifications. The Connectivity Certification Analyst will also interact extensively with our product, development and QA teams and will be expected to participate in technical discussions about integration issues as well as product directions and strategies. This individual should have knowledge in a variety of technical areas including familiarity with hospitality technology standards including Open Travel, HTNG, XML, JSON, reading technical specifications, client and server systems, networking concepts and an understanding of programming concepts and tools.**Key Responsibilities**Facilitate custom API solutions across customers, partners, and internal teams.Onboard new API connectivity partners and customer, ensuring consistent certification standards and best practices.Ensure the ongoing success and performance of existing integrations while ensuring adherence to commercially-agreed upon standards.Collaborate with Sales and Account Management to support new and existing partner opportunities.Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to troubleshoot integration product functionality, testing and defect remediation.Deliver customer and partner satisfaction through strong collaboration, transparency, and technical leadership.Strengthen adoption of the Aven Hospitality Platform by ensuring integrations deliver measurable business value.**Key Knowledge and Skill Requirements**Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsProven experience in API quality assurance and certification processes, including functional and integration testing of SOAP and REST services, with proficiency in XML and JSON payload validation.Subject-matter expertise with APIs such as XML, REST, SOAP, JSON requiredExperience with SaaS solutionsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFamiliar with technical specificationsExperience with OTA, HTNG and/or Opera OHIP or OXI standards is preferredThe individual should be able to work as part of a team or work independently on assigned tasks, and the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneouslyKnowledge of software development life cycle and release process would be helpfulHotel Operations and Property Management System (PMS), Central Reservation Systems (CRS), Customer Relation Management (CRM) or 3rd party channel experience is idealProficient with relational databases such as Oracle or SQL**Qualifications / Experience**3+ years of API and integration experienceFour-year college degree or relevant experience in a related fieldExperience in Hospitality or Travel Distribution industry preferredExperience working with technical and business stakeholdersStrong working knowledge of Aven Hospitality products and servicesExpertise in SOAP and REST APIsRelational or non-relational database query experienceWe will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as we progress your application.Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will proceed in the selection process.Sabre is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr