• Define and lead the architecture of complex, cloud-based systems with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security • Design and evolve data architectures, including data models, pipelines, and lifecycle management practices • Partner closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical designs • Establish and uphold best practices across software design, development workflows, and deployment strategies • Evaluate, select, and integrate cloud platforms, databases, and supporting technologies • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, raising overall technical standards • Review system designs and implementations, offering clear, actionable feedback • Create and maintain architectural documentation to ensure clarity and long-term maintainability • Drive improvements in development processes, tooling, and engineering methodologies • Implement data governance and security practices to ensure integrity, consistency, and compliance • Stay current with emerging technologies and architectural patterns to inform future platform evolution