Systems Architect

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This Position reports to: R&D Leader(Industrial Software)-AUEN BL What we believe in ABB’s Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world’s largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner. We offer a broad range of automation, electrification, and digital solutions for process, hybrid, and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software, as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services. Your role and responsibilities In this role, we are looking for an experienced Product Architect to join our Industrial Automation Digital organization. You will define the architecture strategy and technical roadmap for next-generation industrial software platforms built on Edge and Cloud technologies. As a key technical leader, you will drive architecture governance, engineering best practices, and technology adoption while collaborating with global engineering teams to build secure, scalable, and high-performance SaaS and PaaS solutions. The work model for the role is: Hybrid You will be mainly accountable for Define and drive the technical vision, architecture strategy, and engineering standards for Edge and Cloud-based industrial software platforms, ensuring scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performing enterprise solutions. Lead architecture design, technology selection, and governance by establishing reusable frameworks, cloud-native patterns, AI-enabled engineering practices, and cybersecurity standards while ensuring compliance with ABB Product Security Assessment (PSA) and industry frameworks. Collaborate with Product Management, Platform Engineering, and global stakeholders to develop product roadmaps, architectural runway, platform evolution strategies, and technical governance while mentoring engineering teams and promoting architecture excellence. Drive continuous platform optimization by reducing technical debt, improving developer productivity through AI-assisted engineering, and maintaining comprehensive architecture documentation, threat models, and engineering best practices. Qualifications for the role Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline with 12+ years of experience in software architecture, platform engineering, and enterprise product development. Strong expertise in cloud-native architectures , Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, Microsoft Azure, SaaS/PaaS platforms, distributed systems, REST APIs, C# .NET Core, relational and time-series databases, with experience in React and TypeScript being desirable. Hands-on experience with Generative AI , Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Model Context Protocol (MCP), AI-assisted software development, Specification-Driven Development, and modern AI application architectures. Strong knowledge of event-driven architectures, messaging platforms such as Kafka or MassTransit, Agile methodologies, Azure DevOps, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices. Good understanding of Industrial Automation architectures, Edge Computing, Industrial Communication Protocols, IT/OT systems, networking, and cybersecurity principles including OWASP, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and ABB Product Security Assessment (PSA). Proven experience designing secure, scalable, and highly available enterprise software architectures while driving technical governance, mentoring engineering teams, and influencing strategic technology decisions across globally distributed organizations. Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills with exposure to Industrial Automation, Process Industries, Energy, or Digital Manufacturing domains considered an advantage. More about us ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. The Process Automation business area automates, electrifies, and digitalizes some of the world's most complex industrial infrastructures across energy, process, hybrid, and maritime industries. Through advanced industrial software, cloud platforms, automation technologies, and AI-driven digital solutions, ABB enables customers to improve operational efficiency, safety, reliability, and sustainability while accelerating the transition toward a low-carbon future. Join ABB and become part of a global team that is shaping the future of industrial automation through world-class engineering, cloud-native platforms, and AI-powered innovation. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe. Recruitment Fraud Warning ABB never asks for payment from job applicants. All genuine job offers follow a formal application and interview process. 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