Strong backend engineering skills, with a track record of building and operating scalable, reliable systems in production — ideally involving APIs, event-driven architectures, or data integrations. A proactive, ownership-first mindset — you don’t wait for direction; you surface problems, propose solutions, and drive them to completion. High agency and autonomy — able to navigate ambiguity, set direction, and execute independently, while keeping stakeholders aligned. Experience with B2B or partner-facing data systems, such as file-based integrations, real-time data exchanges, or partner APIs. Comfort working in fast loops, using experimentation and the Build-Measure-Learn mindset to validate assumptions and continuously improve outcomes. Willingness to leverage AI tools and patterns — not just as a curiosity, but as a practical way to enhance velocity, observability, and quality. Strong collaboration and communication skills, especially in cross-functional environments involving product, data, and external partners. Help define technical strategy and influence roadmaps across partner and platform teams to align near-term work with long-term goals.