Senior Architect Engineering Platforms

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

AbbVie is looking for a Senior Architect Engineering Platforms to drive the development and implementation of engineering platform solutions. In this role, you will work closely with various teams to improve software delivery through secure and efficient practices.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software and platform engineering, particularly in DevSecOps, alongside a strong educational background. AbbVie offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in software engineering, or 8 years with a Master's degree, or 4 years with a PhD.
• Deep expertise in engineering platforms and tooling.
• Proven ability to drive DevSecOps practices in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive engineering platforms aligned with enterprise architecture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration into development workflows.
• Lead design and governance of DevSecOps architecture.

Skills

Software engineering

Platform engineering

DevSecOps

GitHub

AWS

JFrog

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure-as-code

AI-assisted development tools

Education

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

Master’s Degree in related field

PhD in a related field

Tools

GitHub

AWS

JFrog

Claude Code

Open Code

Job 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.

Job Description

As a Senior Architect Engineering Platforms and domain expert, I drive functional performance by designing and implementing enterprise engineering platform solutions that enable secure, scalable, and efficient software delivery. I am 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). I align engineering platforms with Enterprise Architecture, ensuring integration across technology domains. I work at group, department, and cross‑functional levels to establish standards, drive adoption, and improve developer experience, delivery velocity, and security posture. I collaborate 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

• Develop and drive engineering platforms and DevSecOps strategy in alignment with enterprise architecture, product roadmaps, and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Product Management, engineering, and security stakeholders to align platform capabilities with product needs, ensuring seamless integration into development workflows.
• Lead the design and governance of end‑to‑end DevSecOps architecture, integrating GitHub, AWS, JFrog, security tooling, and AI‑assisted development platforms.
• Define and enforce standards for CI/CD, infrastructure‑as‑code, software supply chain security, and cloud engineering practices.
• Ensure the quality and effectiveness of major platform initiatives through sound architectural design, early risk identification, and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Advance technical expertise by mentoring engineers and architects, promoting the adoption of modern engineering practices and platform capabilities.
• Source and evaluate emerging technologies in DevSecOps, cloud platforms, and AI‑assisted development, integrating relevant advancements into enterprise strategy.
• Apply innovation by designing and implementing scalable platform solutions that improve developer productivity, software quality, and security outcomes.
• Shape and manage relationships with vendors (e.g., GitHub, AWS, JFrog) and external partners to align capabilities with enterprise needs and drive value.
• Ensure 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.

Benefits

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• 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.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.