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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Staff Software Architect - **Company:** Abbott Laboratories - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $113,300.0 - $226,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Amazon Web Services, Apple IOS, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Middleware, Medical Software, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Circleci, Backend, Information Technology, React Native, Front End Software Development, Jenkins - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-States--Chicago--Willis-Tower-Building-233-S-Wacker-Dr/Sr-Staff-Software-Architect_31153799-1 ## About the Role * 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 * Front End, Middleware, Backend coding 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) * Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD) Products like AzureDevOps, CircleCI, Harness, Jenkins, and Fastlane. * 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. ## Description The Sr Staff Architect leads the development of architecture and implementation strategies for software solutions. This involves promoting and governing adherence to architectural best practices, collaborating with development teams to design software architecture for healthcare software, and optimizing software applications for performance and scalability. Additionally, participates in requirements gathering, interface with cross-functional teams, and drive process improvements to enhance software development efficiency and quality. 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 ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Securing Your Web Application Pipeline From Intruders](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/53-securing-your-web-application-pipeline-from-intruders) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Serverless: Past, Present and Future](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/34-serverless-past-present-and-future) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)