Sr. Staff Software Architect

The Opportunity

This position works out of our ARDx Informatics Division located in either Willis Tower in Chicago, IL or Charlottesville, VA.

What You’ll Work On

• Develop software reference architecture, system and platform roadmaps, detailed technical solutions, and overall strategy of software solution implementation in native, web, and cloud applications.
• Promote, guide, and govern adherence to good architectural practices and application of a well-defined reference architecture to deliver highest-quality software solutions.
• Partner with the development teams to create the concrete software architecture and design for the software-based medical device products.
• Collaborate with development teams to support optimization of software application architectures for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Participate in requirements gathering, planning, and estimation efforts.
• Participate in and recommend on-going professional development activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements often of a complex nature.
• Effectively contribute to development teams.
• Supports company initiatives and complies with regulatory requirements by FDA and other relevant global regulatory agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in Computer Science in Engineering Mathematics, or related field
• Minimum 10 years with 10+ years of experience, Master’s Degree with 7+ years of related experience, or Ph.D. with 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience with at least one public cloud provider's platform : Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with data design and database technologies such as SQL Server, Postgres or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

• SaaS Experience
• Full stack experience.
• Preferred team leadership experience and demonstrated mentorship capabilities.
• Expert understanding of architecture principles, patterns, frameworks, and blueprints.
• Knowledge of mobile technologies and languages for iOS and Android, including React Native.
• Expert understanding of data architecture and design practices for both local device and enterprise/cloud data solutions.
• Expert understanding of database technologies, encompassing relational (e.g., MS SQL).
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity, System Safety.
• Experience in implementing cloud solutions or components.
• Experience in documenting architectural and design decisions.
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals and extensive experience in software development.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at adapting communication style to diverse audiences.
• Possesses strong business acumen and collaborates effectively with peers and leadership.

Benefits

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives : https://abbottbenefits.com/

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.