Ability to explain architecture through diagrams, proof-of-concept findings, trade-offs, non-functional requirements, and implementation guidance, direct experience with Java microservices, REST APIs, event-driven architecture, cloud/container platforms, CI/CD, observability, resiliency, scalability, and performance. To design, develop, and implement solutions to complex business problems, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and design and implement solutions that meet those needs and create solutions that balance technology risks against business delivery, driving consistency.