Define enterprise-grade system architecture using component-based design patterns and technologies such as SignalR, gRPC, and Blazor across distributed systems. Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives leveraging TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers, and OpenAI APIs to evaluate future-state AI/ML integrations, focusing on natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and predictive analytics. Architect event-driven systems using platforms such as Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ, establishing organization-wide standards for asynchronous communication. Manage Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles by modeling bounded contexts, defining aggregates, and aligning technical boundaries with cross-functional business units. Lead enterprise security architecture by conducting threat modeling, designing reusable security patterns, and collaborating with platform engineering teams to implement internal developer platforms (IDPs) using DevOps practices, with a focus on scalability and reusability. Skills: SignalR, gRPC, Blazor, OpenAI APIs, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), DevOps. Must be willing to travel and/or relocate to work in various worksites throughout the US. No telecommuting.