Application Architect

Abbott Laboratories; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 260.000.000 - 360.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Abbott Laboratories is seeking an Application Architect based in Colombia to lead architecture development for robust data platforms, analytics solutions, and cloud-based applications. You will evaluate the Information Management portfolio, design secure, scalable solutions, and drive cloud adoption across AWS and Azure environments.

You will partner with stakeholders to modernize legacy platforms, define standards, and enable advanced analytics while collaborating with engineering, IT

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of IT platform implementation in technical/analytical environments.
• Experience architecting large-scale analytics and data platforms (on-prem and cloud).
• Strong data warehousing knowledge and best practices.
• Hands-on with Databricks, Lakehouse, and cloud analytics on AWS/Azure.
• Proficient in Python, PySpark, SQL, and Delta Lake optimization.

Responsabilidades

• Lead architecture design and implementation of data platforms and analytics across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Develop architectures using AWS and/or Azure services for compute, pipelines, storage and databases.
• Own project architecture and data modeling standards for analytical apps.
• Create roadmaps to modernize legacy platforms and enable advanced analytics and data science.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project delivery and ensure enterprise alignment.
• Establish scalable data integration patterns and governance for enterprise data products.
• Collaborate with SMEs to build data pipelines from structured/unstructured sources.
• Drive security, compliance, and cost optimization in architecture patterns.

Conocimientos

Databricks

Delta Lake

Python

PySpark

SQL

Cloud analytics

Data modeling

Security and compliance

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Git integrations

Databricks notebooks

DLT (Delta Live Tables)

Descripción del empleo

## Application ArchitectCandidatar-selocations: Colombia - Bogotatime type: Tempo Integralposted on: Publicado ontemtime left to apply: Data de término: 24 de agosto de 2026 (29 dias restantes para se candidatar)job requisition id: 31156120Descritivo de Cargo### **Application Architect**### ### At Abbott, we promote equal opportunity. We encourage persons with disabilities to apply, ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Applicants must have a valid disability certificate issued by an authorized entity to ensure appropriate support and accommodations throughout the selection process.### ### About Abbott### Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.### ### Working at Abbott### At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:### Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.### ### The Opportunity### This role is based in Colombia and is part of the Information Management organization. The Application Architect will lead the architecture development of robust and scalable data platforms, analytics solutions, and cloud-based applications. This position is responsible for evaluating and influencing the Information Management portfolio used by business units while partnering with stakeholders to design and deliver technology solutions that support strategic business objectives.### The successful candidate will establish architecture standards, modernize legacy platforms, and drive the adoption of cloud technologies across AWS and Azure environments. This role requires strong collaboration with business relationship managers, subject matter experts, IT leadership, and delivery teams to develop innovative and secure solutions that enable advanced analytics and data-driven decision making.### ### What You'll Do* ### Lead architecture design and implementation of data platforms and analytics solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.* ### Develop architectures using AWS and/or Azure services, including cloud compute, data pipelines, file storage, and database services.* ### Own project architecture design, data modeling, and implementation standards for analytical applications.* ### Create and execute roadmaps to modernize legacy platforms and support advanced analytics and data science initiatives.* ### Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams throughout project delivery.* ### Establish scalable data integration patterns and platform architecture for enterprise data products.* ### Perform activities across project phases including requirements gathering, design, testing, deployment, training, and hypercare support.* ### Facilitate business analysis and ensure architecture solutions align with enterprise standards and best practices.* ### Create application architecture and development designs that meet business and technical requirements.* ### Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.* ### Collaborate with SMEs and functional teams to build data pipelines from structured and unstructured data sources.* ### Drive resolution of technical and implementation issues across assigned projects.* ### Design and implement secure architecture patterns, including data masking, encryption, identity management, audit logging, and regulatory compliance requirements.* ### Optimize platform performance and cost through workload management, scalability strategies, observability, and governance practices.* ### Support quality, compliance, regulatory, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.### ### Required Qualifications* ### Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.* ### 10+ years of experience in IT platform implementation within highly technical and analytical environments.* ### Experience architecting large-scale analytics and data platforms using both on-premises and cloud technologies.* ### Strong experience in data warehousing architecture and industry best practices.* ### Hands-on experience with Databricks, Lakehouse architecture, and cloud data analytics solutions on AWS and/or Azure.* ### Strong knowledge of data federation, ETL/ELT ingestion strategies, and modern data platform design.* ### Proficiency in Python, PySpark, advanced SQL, and Delta Lake optimization techniques.* ### Experience with Databricks notebooks, Jobs, Delta Live Tables (DLT), Lakeflow, Unity Catalog, and Git integrations.* ### Knowledge of Delta Lake performance optimization, including OPTIMIZE/VACUUM policies, data skipping, Z-ordering, file compaction, and query diagnostics.* ### Experience implementing security and compliance controls, including PII/PHI protection, encryption, secret management, and access management.* ### Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.* ### Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment.* ### Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.### ### Preferred Qualifications* ### AWS Certified Solutions Architect and/or Azure Solutions Architect certification.* ### Databricks Professional Certification (Architect or Data Engineer).* ### Experience working in geographically distributed and cross-functional teams.* ### Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.* ### Knowledge of Software Lifecycle methodologies, Disaster Recovery Planning, Business Impact Assessments, and Change Management processes.* ### Experience within regulated environments such as healthcare, life sciences, or FDA-regulated industries.### ### Apply now### Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.### Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.