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The role requires deep product knowledge, strong system-level thinking, and the ability to define and guide software architecture across complex product features and modernization initiatives. The candidate will work closely with engineering leadership, product management, development, test/QA, DevOps, and other corporate functions to evolve product capabilities, improve engineering quality, and deliver robust, scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. 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