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This is a unique opportunity to be part of our early growth phase and shape something new, backed by the stability and strength of a Fortune 500 company. Your impact begins on day one, and your contributions will help define our future in the region\nWhat you have\n\nWealth and Advice Solutions Technology (WAS Tech) is an organization within Schwab Technology Services aligned to support the technology needs of Wealth and Advice Solutions (WAS) business which is a growth area for Schwab. \nThis newly created Sr. Architect role will drive technical excellence and engineering leadership to accelerate the strategic growth of the WAS business. As an Architect, you will enable WAS Tech to achieve consistent, predictable, high-quality delivery by establishing engineering best practices, designing scalable automation frameworks, and providing technical oversight and guidance across software development and testing initiatives. 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