• Architect and evolve core systems in the platform, including data services, APIs, orchestration, and automation layers. • Design scalable, distributed architectures that support performance, reliability, and security across complex enterprise environments. • Work hands-on in the codebase to prototype, validate, and implement core system components. • Lead technical direction and establish best practices for service design, configuration, observability, and maintainability. • Drive deployment and delivery excellence through Kubernetes (k3s/k8s), CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code automation. • Collaborate across engineering, product, and operations to ensure alignment between architecture and business goals. • Mentor engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting sound engineering judgment across the team. • Champion simplicity, consistency, and scalability across all architectural and implementation decisions.