Jobs · Management · Illinois

Senior Architect Engineering Platforms

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Management$142k–$269k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Senior Architect Engineering Platforms is responsible for designing and implementing enterprise engineering platform solutions that enable secure, scalable, and efficient software delivery. They also define and evolve DevSecOps capabilities and architecture across source control, CI/CD, artifact management, cloud platforms, and AI-assisted development tools.

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.
  • Ledesigns and governs end-to-end DevSecOps architecture, integrating GitHub, AWS, JFrog, security tooling, and AI-assisted development tools.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • None specified

Skills

  • Software engineering
  • Platform engineering
  • DevSecOps
  • Engineering platforms and tooling
  • GitHub
  • AWS
  • JFrog
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Infrastructure-as-code
  • Secure software supply chain
  • Vulnerability management
  • Policy-driven controls
  • AI-assisted development tools
  • Enterprise architecture
  • Product management
  • Security
  • Data protection

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
  • Participation in long-term incentive programs.

Pay

$141,500 - $268,500 USD

Schedule

Hybrid

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