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The scope is intentionally broader than a single language or service stack: while Go, Python, Node.js, AWS/EKS, OpenShift, and automation form the core, the architect is expected to evaluate and guide adjacent technologies (containers and orchestration, event streaming, infrastructure-as-code, data platforms, and API management) as the right tool for a given problem.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end architecture for large-scale, distributed, cloud-native systems on AWS (including EKS) and Red Hat OpenShift, extending into adjacent technologies such as Kafka, Terraform, and service mesh as neededSet platform strategy for container orchestration across cloud (AWS EKS) and enterprise Kubernetes (OpenShift) environments, including decisions on workload placement, portability, and multi-platform standardsDefine enterprise architecture standards, design patterns, and engineering guardrails across teamsLead architecture reviews, produce system blueprints, and maintain technology roadmapsDrive an automation-first engineering culture: infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, self-healing systems, and observabilityGuide technology selection and evaluate emerging tools and frameworks across the core stack and adjacent technologiesAct as the primary technical advisor to client stakeholders on platform strategy, with particular depth in US health insurance and payer environmentsEnsure architecture decisions account for relevant compliance and security requirements (e.g., HIPAA, SOC 2); 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