Senior Platform Architect, DevSecOps & AI-Driven Cloud

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

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Architect for Engineering Platforms and DevSecOps to design and implement scalable platform solutions that enable secure, efficient software delivery. You will align engineering platforms with enterprise architecture and collaborate with product management, security, and infrastructure teams.

You will lead end-to-end DevSecOps architecture, integrate GitHub, AWS, JFrog, and AI-assisted development tools, enforce CI/CD standards, mentor engineers, and

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Strong influencing skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

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

Master's Degree with 8 years experience

PhD with 4 years experience

Tools

GitHub

AWS

JFrog

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure-as-code

Security tooling

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Architect for Engineering Platforms and DevSecOps to design and implement scalable platform solutions that enable secure, efficient software delivery. You will align engineering platforms with enterprise architecture and collaborate with product management, security, and infrastructure teams.

You will lead end-to-end DevSecOps architecture, integrate GitHub, AWS, JFrog, and AI-assisted development tools, enforce CI/CD standards, mentor engineers, and