Your Contribution At DISH, we are building Europe’s largest ecosystem for digital gastronomy services, and we want you to help shape it. As our Lead Architect, you will be one of our strategic and technical backbones of our digital transformation. You will guide and coach a team of architects, design scalable and sustainable architecture, and ensure our solutions are as innovative as they are impactful. Menu of Responsibilities This position is a key role within our DISC (DISH Innovation and Solution Center) organisation and responsible for: Leading a group of 7 Software- and Domain Architects Designing business, solution, integration, data and software architecture for digital products, business support systems and connective tissue; mainly on a Java tech stack in the cloud Support agile development, demand and technology management Are you passionate about building scalable systems, confident in leading architectural vision, and excited to shape the future of digital gastronomy? Then this role is a great opportunity for you! Ingredients for Success You will need to have very good knowledge of software architecture principles and be proficient in modern technologies and frameworks. Further, experience with web architecture and software/hardware interfaces is essential. Strategic thinking, along with a solid grasp of risk and cost management, will help you make sound decisions. Lastly, an agile mindset and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, competitive environment are key to succeeding in this role. Additionally, fluent English is important to collaborate effectively across our international teams; other languages are beneficial. In return, DISH offers you a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, you can learn from each other, and you have the opportunity to make a significant impact on your growth and DISH’s success. Recipe Card DISH has more than 350k 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 Revolution As the Lead Architect at DISH, you will be responsible for the coherent yet adaptable technological basis of a digital business model, guiding a team of architects and tech leads in implementing and running innovative solutions. Join us and become a passionate and innovative leader, dedicated to balancing the right solution and the possible solution, thereby making a significant impact on our journey to digitize the HoReCa sector! Be one part of many chefs GET THINGS DONE QUICKLY Join our fast-paced environment where we push boundaries and actively challenge ourselves to digitize 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. 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! There are 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! ON TOP BENEFITS Private pension scheme JobRad DISH Sports Club including on Campus Gym and Sports Communities Corporate Benefits Access to METRO stores About us DISH 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 330.000 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