Senior Architect Engineering Platforms

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Senior Architect, Engineering Platforms and domain expert to design and implement enterprise engineering platform solutions that enable secure, scalable software delivery. You will define DevSecOps capabilities across GitHub, AWS, JFrog, and AI-assisted tools, aligning with enterprise architecture and product roadmaps to improve developer experience.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Product Management, Security and Infrastructure, mentoring engineers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years' experience; Master's 8 years; PhD 4 years.
• Experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or DevSecOps in enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in engineering platforms and tooling, including GitHub, AWS, JFrog, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices, including secure software supply chain, vulnerability management, and policy-driven controls.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Open Code) and their application in engineering workflows.
• Proven ability to design and implement enterprise-scale platform architectures and drive cross-functional adoption.
• Proven track record of collaborating with Product Management to align platform capabilities with product strategy and delivery needs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and drives engineering platforms and DevSecOps strategy in alignment with enterprise architecture, product roadmaps, and business objectives.
• Collaborates with Product Management, engineering, and security stakeholders to align platform capabilities with product needs.
• Leads the design and governance of end-to-end DevSecOps architecture, integrating GitHub, AWS, JFrog, security tooling, and AI platforms.
• Defines and enforces standards for CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, software supply chain security, and cloud practices.
• Ensures quality and effectiveness of major platform initiatives, with risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Advances technical expertise by mentoring engineers and architects, promoting modern practices and platform capabilities.
• Sources and evaluates emerging technologies in DevSecOps, cloud, and AI-assisted development; integrates into enterprise strategy.
• Applies innovation by designing scalable platform solutions that boost developer productivity and security outcomes.
• Shapes and manages relationships with vendors and external partners to align capabilities with enterprise needs.
• Ensures adherence to corporate standards, including security, compliance (GxP), and data protection requirements.

Skills

DevSecOps expertise

Engineering platforms

Cross-functional collaboration

Security posture improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD with 4 years’ experience

Tools

GitHub

AWS

JFrog

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure-as-Code

Claude Code

Open Code

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

As a Senior Architect Engineering Platforms and domain expert, drives functional performance by designing and implementing enterprise engineering platform solutions that enable secure, scalable, and efficient software delivery. Responsible for defining and evolving DevSecOps capabilities and architecture across source control, CI/CD, artifact management, cloud platforms, and AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub, AWS, JFrog, Claude Code, Open Code).

Accountable for aligning engineering platforms with Enterprise Architecture and ensuring integration across technology domains. Acts at group, department, and cross-functional levels to establish standards, drive adoption, and improve developer experience, delivery velocity, and security posture.

Collaborates closely with Engineering, Product Management, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure platform capabilities align to product roadmaps, business priorities, and long-term enterprise strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develops and drives engineering platforms and DevSecOps strategy in alignment with enterprise architecture, product roadmaps, and business objectives.
• Collaborates with Product Management, engineering, and security stakeholders to align platform capabilities with product needs, ensuring seamless integration into development workflows.
• Leads the design and governance of end-to-end DevSecOps architecture, integrating GitHub, AWS, JFrog, security tooling, and AI-assisted development platforms.
• Defines and enforces standards for CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, software supply chain security, and cloud engineering practices.
• Ensures the quality and effectiveness of major platform initiatives through sound architectural design, early risk identification, and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Advances technical expertise by mentoring engineers and architects, promoting the adoption of modern engineering practices and platform capabilities.
• Sources and evaluates emerging technologies in DevSecOps, cloud platforms, and AI-assisted development, integrating relevant advancements into enterprise strategy.
• Applies innovation by designing and implementing scalable platform solutions that improve developer productivity, software quality, and security outcomes.
• Shapes and manages relationships with vendors (e.g., GitHub, AWS, JFrog) and external partners to align capabilities with enterprise needs and drive value.
• Ensures adherence to corporate standards, including security, compliance (e.g., GxP), and data protection requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 9 years’ experience; Master's Degree with 8 years’ experience; PhD with 4 years’ experience.
• Experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or DevSecOps in enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in engineering platforms and tooling, including GitHub, AWS, JFrog, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices, including secure software supply chain, vulnerability management, and policy-driven controls.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Open Code) and their application in engineering workflows.
• Proven ability to design and implement enterprise-scale platform architectures and drive cross-functional adoption.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Product Management to align platform capabilities with product strategy and delivery needs.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to work effectively across diverse teams and senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record of improving engineering delivery outcomes, developer productivity, and security posture.

Additional Information

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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.

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