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We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.\nRole Definition\nOwn and evolve the end-to-end technical architecture for the platform ecosystem, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, integrated, resilient, cost-effective, and operationally reliable.\nDefine architecture across applications, cloud platforms, data, APIs, integrations, and shared platform capabilities, translating business and product needs into implementable designs and engineering standards. Create HLDs and architecture patterns, guide LLDs, and ensure architectural decisions are successfully translated into working solutions.\nThis is a hands-on architecture and engineering role. 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