Solution Architect

As 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, 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!

• 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

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.