Assist in the evaluate and selection of new technologies. Guide the fitness functions and framework that measure adherence to architecture standards and turn th results into clear next steps for engineering teams. Build partnerships with clients, technology and business managers, vendors and technology executives to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Monitor team effectiveness, remove roadblocks and manage dependencies on other teams. Mentor and coach team members. Deliver performance reviews, address performance issues promptly and support professional development, including rotations and special assignments. Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience 10+ years of software engineering experience Experience managing teams that use Agile Scrum Working knowledge of a major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native architecture Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and an understanding of how AI is changing engineering practices and solution delivery Experience driving adoption of architecture standards, platforms or shared engineering practices across multiple teams Ability to set a clear vision, mission and strategy for a team and rally others around it Passion for advancing engineering practices and helping teams adopt the approaches that work best Strong communication, influence and stakeholder management skills Track record of coaching engineers and building inclusive, high-trust teams Strong analytical skills and sound judgment, with the ability to build consensus across cross-functional stakeholders Background in platform engineering, developer experience or enterprise architecture Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, containerization and infrastructure as code 3+ years leading engineers