Your ContributionAs a Solution Architect, you shape and evolve our platform architecture to enable scalable, secure, and future-ready digital solutions. You connect business and technology by translating complex requirements into clear architectural direction and supporting the continuous improvement of our systems. Menu of Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end solution architecture design aligned with business strategy and long-term platform vision • Analyze and review existing systems (applications, integrations, data flows) to define modernization and cloud-native transformation strategies • Design scalable and reliable distributed systems across cloud and on-premise environments (AWS, GCP) • Define and support architecture standards, documentation, and best practices (arc42, C4 Model) • Collaborate closely with engineering teams and contribute through prototyping and reference implementations (e.g. JVM,gRPC, REST) • Support the adoption of modern engineering approaches including DevOps, CI/CD, observability, automation, and AI-enabled development Ingredients for Success • Proven experience in solution architecture within complex, distributed and integration-focused environments • Very good knowledge of designing cloud-native and hybrid architectures (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform) • Ability to understand, evaluate, and evolve complex application landscapes, including legacy systems and modernization approaches • Good understanding of architectural patterns and integration styles (e.g. microservices, event-driven, CQRS, messaging systems, APIs) • Clear and confident communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics in a business context • Fluent English; other languages are beneficial • Experience in POS or payment ecosystems is beneficial Recipe CardDISH has more than 380k customers across multiple countries, with a diverse team representing over 34 nationalities. Our products range from reservation solutions to payment terminals, providing a broad toolkit to independent, small to medium-sized restaurants to digitize their businesses. While we are approximately 200 employees at DISH, we closely collaborate with METRO and their countries to transform the HoReCa sector with our innovative solutions, making us a leader in this industry. Join our HoReCa RevolutionBe part of our mission to digitize the hospitality industry and create seamless, innovative experiences for our customers. Apply now and help us build the future of digital gastronomy. Be one part of many chefsGET THINGS DONE QUICKLY Join our fast-paced environment where we push boundaries and actively challenge ourselves to digitise the HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering) world. By joining DISH, you will directly contribute to our goal of becoming a data-driven company within the METRO Growth Plan. OWNERSHIP At DISH, you own your projects, regardless of your job level. We encourage you to stand up for your ideas, think outside the box, and always question the status quo. Your unique perspective can make all the difference! FLEXWORK We know that life happens and we cater your needs to integrate work from where you work most productive – also up to 30 days working from abroad of Germany in specific countries. INNOVATION & AGILE WORK We understand the value of learning from mistakes and know that every setback is an opportunity for growth and improvement. In our agile working culture we learn from each other and embrace an entrepreneurial mindset. DISHVERSITY Join an international company with members from over 34 different cultures. Together, we celebrate diversity and respect our multinational backgrounds. DISHPOWERMENT Our commitment extends beyond business success - we want our employees to thrive! We have got loads of opportunities for skill-building and career development. You are never alone; we have got your back! Whether it is your manager, your team, or colleagues from other departments, they are all here to empower you! CUSTOMER CENTRICITY Understanding our customer is essential. We are experts in the market and are passionate about creating digital solutions for our customers to truly live their passion. As part of #OneMETRO we run together and sCore together - wholesale to the max! Bite-sized benefits: • Private pension scheme • JobRad • DISH Sports Club including on Campus Gym and Sports Communities • Corporate Benefits • Access to METRO stores When you meet the requirements of this role, you can expect an annual salary of approximately 90 - 110k. About usDISH was established in 2015 as a wholly owned subsidiary of METRO AG to develop digital solutions that contribute to the success of HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, and caterers). DISH provides competitive solutions for some of the most pressing challenges of the industry. More than 380.000 restaurateurs across 16 countries already use digital solutions of DISH to improve their business performance. For more information, please visit www.dish.digital and www.dish.co