Salary: 47.000 - 87.000 € per year Requirements: Proven experience in software development, cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform) and worked in a similar (architect) role. Very good understanding of technology stack and design to recommend appropriate software architecture and solutions to complex business problems. Ability to translate the impact of architecture and design choices on non-functional requirements like scalability, performance, availability and security. Experience and knowledge of different types of databases. Ability to discuss architecture principles and advocate them. Ability to translate business requirements into technical frameworks. A wide range of expertise including modern operations approaches (e.g. DevOps, SRE), API strategies, application monitoring, agile methodologies, software testing, Continuous Delivery, etc. Very good fluency in English (written and verbal). Responsibilities: Being a link between the engineers within your area and the architecture community. Promoting and implementing the agreed standards, processes, and tools of METRO.digital within your area, while working towards improving them based on your experience and feedback. Advising squad leads and platform owners on technical vision and strategy. Setting the foundation and enabling development teams to use the power of Google Cloud and other Cloud Native technologies. Being constantly on the lookout for new inspiration to improve the architecture in and beyond your area of responsibility. Technologies: API Architect Cloud DevOps Support Security More: At METRO.digital, we are passionate about food and technology, driving innovations for METRO, a leading international wholesaler specializing in food. We support a hybrid and agile work environment, promoting work-life balance and personal development. We foster multicultural collaboration within self-organizing teams, ensuring that our employees grow along with the company. We provide individual support throughout your professional journey and offer a range of benefits to enhance your experience with us. last updated 4 week of 2026