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In this role, you will define and govern the architectural standards, patterns, and blueprints that underpin our cloud-native data platform - powering decision-making across our global retail business. You will work hands-on with technologies like Databricks, dbt, Azure/GCP cloud platforms, and GenAI-powered solutions while mentoring peers, driving architectural best practices, and influencing the long-term data strategy for our iconic brands.This role is ideal for architects who thrive on solving complex data design challenges, translating business needs into scalable technical blueprints, and continuously pushing the boundaries of data modelling, governance, and platform innovation. 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