• Join client discovery and pre-sales meetings • Support the creation of proposals, RFPs, and solution outlines • Present architecture strategies • Guide clients through technical decisions • Ensure solutions align with business goals • Design cloud, backend, and platform architectures • Anticipate and address challenges in architecture • Provide architectural direction during delivery • Act as senior technical authority; build and maintain client trust • Lead difficult conversations in a constructive manner • Ensure architectures meet compliance and regulated needs • Ensure platforms remain reliable at scale • Recommend long-term strategies & future opportunities for engagement