• Own architecture and implementation of key components of the modern data platform (e.g., data lake, streaming infrastructure, DaaS, DAL, data catalog), ensuring production reliability and technical soundness • Drive technical innovation by contributing to system design, implementation, and operational excellence in high-impact areas of the platform • Model strong engineering practices through hands-on work and code contributions, demonstrating how engineers should approach problems and uphold quality • Collaborate with peers across data and engineering teams to influence technology and architecture decisions, providing well-reasoned perspectives • Advocate for adoption of new technologies and demonstrate their value through prototypes, proofs of concept, and integration into team workflows • Align project execution with broader strategies by working with senior engineers and engineering leadership to support the company’s technical and business direction • Conduct impact analysis to proactively identify impact of a change across services and systems • Evaluate third-party technologies and solutions through technical assessments and provide recommendations that balance technical fit with business needs • Experiment and validate ideas by testing assumptions, analyzing results, and recommending practical solutions to improve platform capabilities • Contribute to documentation of standards and best practices, making platform engineering approaches clear and maintainable for other teams • Debug and resolve complex production issues, applying technical expertise to restore stability across services and systems • Participate in continuous learning and improvement efforts, helping refine processes, design practices, and team workflows for better engineering outcomes • Grow talent by participating in hiring and mentoring team members