Senior Specialist IT Architecture - Application & Solution Architecture (Adobe & Design Systems)

Overview Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Senior Solution Architect role focuses on designing and delivering scalable, modern application and solution architectures that support digital and customer experience platforms. The role requires deep expertise in Adobe Experience Cloud and enterprise design systems. Responsibilities Design end‑to‑end application and solution architectures aligned with business and digital experience needs Lead solution architecture and implementation of Adobe Experience Cloud platforms (AEM required) Define and implement design systems architecture, including reusable UI components, design tokens, and front‑end frameworks Architect component‑based and headless solutions, integrating AEM with modern front‑end technologies (e.g., React) Establish scalable integration patterns using APIs, microservices, and event‑driven architectures Collaborate closely with product, UX, and engineering teams to deliver solutions from concept through implementation Provide technical leadership and hands‑on guidance to development teams, including architecture reviews and mentoring Ensure solutions meet requirements for performance, scalability, security, and reliability Drive adoption of modern development practices, including cloud‑native design and DevOps principles Define end‑to‑end architecture for digital marketing platforms Design scalable, secure, and high‑performing Martech ecosystems Create reference architectures and integration patterns Minimum Qualifications 10+ years of IT experience with a strong focus on application/solution architecture Proven experience with Adobe Experience Cloud (AEM required; Analytics, Target, Campaign preferred) Strong expertise in design systems and component‑based architecture Hands‑on experience with AEM (including AEM as a Cloud Service) Hands‑on experience with digital marketing platforms (Martech stack strategy), Data & customer 360, Integrations & APIs Solid experience with API design, microservices, and integration architectures Knowledge of modern front‑end frameworks (React, Angular, or similar) Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across engineering, UX, and business teams Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud platforms and Adobe certifications (AEM, Experience Cloud) Experience with headless CMS and composable architectures Familiarity with design system tools (e.g., Storybook) Integration experience with platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, or Veeva Experience in Agile and DevOps environments Work Arrangement Onsite role based in IL (Chicago) – not remote. 15% travel required. Standard work shift. Location United States – Waukegan (J46) and Chicago, Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr. Compensation Base pay range: $113,300.00 – $226,700.00 (location may vary). Equal Opportunity Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO is the Law link – English: – Español: #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co