• Define the Technical Vision: Lead the creation of comprehensive architectural strategies and blueprints that align with long-term business goals. • Architectural Governance: Drive governance by setting standards, conducting deep-dive reviews, and managing technical risk across projects. • Platform Evolution: Design and evolve cloud-native systems with a relentless focus on scalability, security, and observability. • The "Technical Quarterback": Partner with Digital Product Managers and Product Integration Leads in a "Three-in-a-Box" model. • Contract-First Design: Define or facilitate integration specifications, API contracts (OpenAPI/Swagger), and event schemas (Kafka). • Hands-on Guidance: Work closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot technical roadblocks. • Lead Modernization: Drive initiatives to migrate from monolithic legacy systems to service-oriented architectures. • AI-Native Leverage: Pioneer the use of AI to revolutionize architecture. • Cultivate Excellence: Mentor senior engineers and architects, cultivating a culture of system thinking and technical excellence. • Build a "T-Shaped" Team: Recruit and lead a team of architects who combine broad system views with deep technical specializations.