System Architect NextGen Software

Company Description

TOMRA was founded in 1972, based on the design, manufacturing and sale of reverse vending machines (RVMs) for automated collection of used beverage containers. Today TOMRA provides solutions that enable the circular economy with advanced collection and sorting systems, and food processing by employing sensor-based sorting and grading technology.  

The TOMRA Group employs 5300 people globally and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: TOM). TOMRA was named Norway’s Most Innovative Business in 2023, number one in the list of the country’s top 25 companies.  

TOMRA Collection is a leading innovator in the circular economy and Clean Loop Recycling. Founded on the invention of the world's first reverse vending machine, we are now responsible for approximately 87,000 installations across more than 60 markets. By providing an effective and efficient way of collecting, sorting and processing containers, TOMRA's reverse vending systems make it easy for consumers to recycle and contribute to a world without waste. In 2024, TOMRA Collection collected over 48 billion containers worldwide. 

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees. 

Job Description

At TOMRA, a global leader in technology, our Systems & Architecture team is a dynamic group of systems engineers and system architects who bring deep expertise and enthusiasm to their work. We manage a diverse portfolio of innovative hardware and software products, continuously expanding into new and established markets worldwide. With TOMRA's ongoing growth, we are constantly developing exciting new products and solutions. 
 
We are seeking a System Architect to lead the modernization of the Software Ecosystem of TOMRA Collection products and solutions 
 
In this role, you will lead the definition and evolution of TOMRA Collection's reverse Vending Machine (RVM) Software System Architecture, ensuring quality, integrity, and scalability across hardware and software products. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on collaboration and technical leadership. You will: 

Specific For This Role:

• Be responsible for the System Architecture of RVM SW, including setting principles and guidelines, with focus on information models / domain models. 
• Lead the modernization and future-proofing of our SW architecture across the TOMRA RVM product and solution portfolio. 
• Collaborate with other architects and SW developers on implementing the modernized SW architecture, ensuring a holistic system behavior across frontends (RVMs) and backend (Digital / TOMRA Connect). 
• Be the subject matter expert on data / information model driven development in TOMRA and lead the development and establish life-cycle management of the TOMRA RVM Information Model. 

Generic For System Architect:

• Translate business needs into system requirements and system architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.  
• Lead architectural decisions and risk assessments (safety and security).  
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align concepts and technical solutions.  
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and project scoping.  
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, product managers, and engineering leads to define and implement the architectural vision for TOMRA's next-generation reverse vending systems.   

If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

Who Are You?

• You have a solid background from embedded software architecture in complex system design projects / products.  
• You are familiar with both embedded SW and backend / cloud platforms. 
• You have proven experience with Domain-driven Design and use of information models, using UML/SysML or similar. 
• You preferably have experience with the use of YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF and gNMI/gRPC. 

We would you believe that you are truly quality minded, and that you always strive for excellence. You should be comfortable communicating both in Norwegian and English, and at the same time doing it from a business perspective and a technical perspective.

Additional Information

What will you get in return for all the great things you bring to the table?    

• A rewarding, unique and exciting full-time position in a fast-growing solid company focused on having a positive impact on the planet   
• Highly competent and passionate co-workers with strong collaboration globally   
• Professional challenges within a growing, market-leading global technology company with purpose  
• Good opportunities for professional development and competence building through relevant training courses and seminars    
• 5 extra days holiday at Easter or Christmas time or between other public holidays in Norway   
• Excellent facilities in Asker with a modern gym, and our own healthy and varied lunch restaurant    
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours- Including access to our shared office space at Epicenter in Oslo  
• Attractive compensation package including insurances, bonus and share scheme  

We would like to hear from you even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes and requirements, but feel you strongly align with our values and can bring something special to TOMRA.   

As we are moving quite fast, we would like to emphasize that we will go through candidates daily, so please apply as soon as possible.     

Application deadline: 12.10.2025  (but please apply as soon as possible)  

If you have any questions regarding the position please feel free to reach out to Gudbrand Arnesen (Head of Solution Planning): gudbrand.arnesen@tomra.com

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to Martine Vatle: +47 45239093 / martine.vatle@tomra.com

We use Semac background checks on final candidates as part of our recruitment process.    

TOMRA does not differentiate on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, religion, color, sexual orientation or identity, disability, age, or other protected statuses as given by applicable law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.