Principal Software Engineer, Technology II

As a Principal Software Engineer within the Technology II team, you will help drive the engineering practices that enable critical technical solutions that advance AbbVie's mission. You will work across groups to design, develop, and deliver software solutions that are aligned with our business objectives and technological framework.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex software solutions to meet business needs, ensuring alignment with enterprise and functional architecture. 

• Lead development efforts for cloud-based applications using AWS services, notably Lambda, API Gateway, and ECS.

• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to integrate technical objectives into the agile development processes, enhancing product delivery timelines and quality.

• Prototype and develop scalable APIs with a focus on cloud integration and security.

• Implement best practices for DevOps and automation, using tools like AWS CloudFormation, GitHub, and Docker.

• Identify improvements and enhancements in existing systems to maintain optimal performance and security.

• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance innovation and technical excellence.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 9 years experience; Master's Degree with 8 years’ experience; PhD with 4 years’ experience.
• Extensive experience in software engineering, with a focus on cloud technologies and infrastructure.
• Proven track record of delivering complex software solutions that impact productivity. 
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Expertise in AWS cloud services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB.
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and tools, with experience in CI/CD pipeline setup.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a technical role, with the ability to influence and guide teams.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.