We are Strawberry. With over 245 hotels, 120 restaurants, 20 spas and more, we create thousands of experiences every day. With urban Comfort Hotel®, warm Quality Hotel™, stylish Clarion Hotel® and cosy Home Hotel and more than 40 unique independent hotels, our guests can pick and choose. Our team of 20,000 passionate individuals from more than 120 countries is what makes us grow! Strawberry is built on our core values: energy, courage and enthusiasm.
We are looking for a technically strong Solution Architect with solid hands-on experience from software development, integrations and modern cloud-based platforms. The role requires the ability to translate business needs into robust, scalable and secure technical solutions, while maintaining a holistic view across systems, data flows, vendors and operational requirements.
You should have a solid understanding of software development processes, tools and technologies such as databases, frameworks and third-party platforms, combined with strong communication skills and the ability to discuss technical challenges and justify solution choices with both technical specialists and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with modern software development practices and technologies such as APIs, cloud platforms, containers, CI/CD, microservices and relational databases is considered a strong advantage.
The Role
You will be expected to shape and translate Business and IT strategy and needs into realizable and sustainable technology solutions. You will ensure that solutions are designed for production, can be delivered efficiently, and are secure, scalable, maintainable and compliant.
You will be responsible for producing and maintaining high-level and detailed solution designs in collaboration with engineering teams, product owners and stakeholders.
Your profile
As a Solution Architect, we expect you to have a broad technical understanding, developer background, and strong communication skills with the ability to guide and advise stakeholders, product owners and engineering teams. You have an agile mindset; are quick to adapt to challenges and learn from new experiences.
Skills required:
You have experience working as an Architect, including owning solution design and technical direction across initiatives
Experience documenting and communicating solution designs and technical decisions
Previous development experience using technologies such as .Net, C#, Web API or Java
Experience in defining Integration Roadmaps & Architecture and/or working with cloud solutions (Azure, AWS or GCP, etc.)
Knowledge of best practices within APIs, integrations and microservices
Experience working with integrations, SaaS platforms and complex system landscapes involving third-party vendors is highly relevant for this role
Familiar with agile ways of working and DevOps
You have a higher diploma (e.g. Bachelor or Masters degree) or equivalent
Real Impact: Be a part of a dynamic transformation and contribute directly to our success story.
Empowerment: Work in a flat organization with trust, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real difference.
Growth & Development: Access professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Fun & Community: Enjoy a vibrant work environment with plenty of social events and team-building activities.
Fantastic Perks: Benefit from great employee discounts, including staff and friends & family rates at our hotels.
Flexible Work: Enjoy the best of both worlds with our hybrid model, with three days of in-person collaboration at our Oslo or Stockholm HQ.
This role is based in Stockholm or in Oslo. Fluency in English is required for this position.
Sounds interesting?
Great, because we would love to get to know you too! Submit your application below and let us tell you more! Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so don’t wait with your application.
