Software Architect

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Abbott Medical Devices, with revenue of >$16.5B in 2023, is a global leader in providing life-changing technology for managing and treating people living with chronic conditions, including Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Chronic Pain, and Movement Disorders.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:• Career development with an international company where you can grow your dream career.• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom2Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies by Fortune.• A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for and the best place to work for working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The OpportunityThe Software Architect, Digital Solutions, reports to the Senior Manager of AI product Development, Digital Solutions.This position works out of the Chicago, IL, location.The Software Architect will closely work with cross-functional product teams and be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying external customer-focused Product-focused AI (PAI) / data science solutions to extract valuable insights and intelligence from large and complex medical datasets. The Software Architect will also ensure these solutions' scalability, performance, and security. They will collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and architecture. Additionally, the Software Architect will network and communicate effectively with various medical device divisions, stay updated with the latest industry trends, and demonstrate the flexibility to adapt and implement new technologies and methodologies.What You Will Do:• Define and refine the design and architecture of AI and data science solutions, ensuring they meet business and technical requirements.• Demonstrates expert knowledge and proficiency in the complete software development process; leads and is accountable for the software architecture and interfaces for all features of a subsystem.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement technical solutions, including data scientists, engineers, product managers, and marketing professionals.• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance, secure software architectures for medical data applications.• Ensure the seamless integration of AI models and data pipelines into the overall software architecture.• Communicate effectively with various medical device divisions to understand their needs and incorporate feedback into the architecture.• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies and demonstrate flexibility in adapting and implementing new methodologies.• Lead the creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation to support regulatory compliance and operational needs.• Oversee the implementation of testing strategies to ensure the reliability and accuracy of software solutions.• Define design patterns, software development environment, unit testing environment, integration testing environment, and performance testing environment for all features.• Provide overall technical leadership support in use case analysis, feature definition, user needs, and functional and non-functional requirements.• Collaborate with external partners, academic institutions, and healthcare providers to enhance the capabilities of the software solutions.• Ensure the software architecture supports the continuous improvement and scalability of AI and data science solutions.• Help conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members to ensure best practices and high-quality code.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRINGRequired:• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field with 8+ years of experience in software architecture and development, focusing on AI and data science solutions.• Expert experience in designing and developing complex software systems.• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and deploying scalable software architectures.• Expert knowledge in programming languages such as Java, C#, C++, Python, SQL and Agile methodology.• Experience with cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated cloud services and DevOps.• Extensive experience with database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and database design.• Strong knowledge of data integration, ETL processes, and data engineering principles.• Familiarity with AI and machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and libraries.• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.• Expert level of knowledge with continuous integration & continuous development (CI/CD).• Strong understanding of data security, secure-by-design principles, and best practices.• Evolves the architecture to support future requirements and defines its service level agreements (SLAs).Preferred:• Previous experience with healthcare technology or medical device software.• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and healthcare data standards.• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).• Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations, such as HIPAA.• Experience with semantic technologies and building domain ontologies.• Proficiency in data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka).• Experience with advanced analytical platforms (e.g., Dataiku, Databricks).• Knowledge of data governance and compliance policies.• Ability to stay updated with industry trends and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.Apply Now• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.comFollow 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.Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $109,300.00 - $218,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.