Senior Solution Architect, Ecommerce
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 the career you dream of .
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a senior technologist and enterprise architect to lead the strategy and delivery of scalable, secure digital and eCommerce platforms. In this role, you’ll shape enterprise architecture while driving the design and implementation of complex, business-critical solutions across web, mobile, CRM, and commerce ecosystems.
What You’ll Work On
Define and own the architecture vision and roadmap for digital and eCommerce platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and long-term sustainability
Establish and enforce architecture standards, governance, and best practices across solutions and integrations
Lead end-to-end solution architecture for complex initiatives spanning web, mobile, CRM, marketing, and commerce platforms
Translate business requirements into scalable technical designs while balancing strategy with pragmatic delivery
Define and implement integration strategies using APIs, event-driven architecture, and cloud-native services
Oversee integration across platforms, including Magento and related commerce tools
Partner with delivery teams to manage timelines, risks, and dependencies across programs
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, aligning technology strategy with business objectives
Lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
Drive CI/CD, DevOps practices, and release processes to enhance delivery speed and quality
Evaluate emerging technologies, vendors, and industry trends to keep platforms future-ready
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
8+ years of experience delivering large-scale enterprise solutions in digital and eCommerce environments
Proven expertise in solution architecture for eCommerce ecosystems, including commerce flows and payment systems
Strong experience implementing commerce tools and platforms in a commerce context
Deep knowledge of integration architecture, including MuleSoft and API-led strategies
Broad technical background across cloud, web, mobile, and full-stack development
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Experience working in regulated environments and global, matrixed organizations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Adobe Experience Manager, Magento (headless), and digital experience platforms
Knowledge of commerce tools and order management solutions
Experience with AWS (including Lambda) and cloud-native architectures
Strong understanding of security, data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and PCI compliance
Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices (CI/CD)
Programming or development background (e.g., Java, Node.js, React, Angular)
Experience designing solutions across customer experience, CRM, marketing automation, and content management ecosystems
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.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.
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
$129,300.00 – $258,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
IT Services & Solutions Delivery
DIVISION:
BTS Business Technology Services
LOCATION:
United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States > Waukegan : J46
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf