AI Technical Architect

Perficient • Town and Country, MO

2d • $133,600 - $173,600 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled AI Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale Artificial Intelligence solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AI/ML technologies, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), cloud platforms, and modern data architectures. This role will be responsible for defining AI strategies, designing scalable and secure architectures, evaluating emerging technologies, and collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to deliver innovative AI-driven solutions. The AI Architect will provide technical leadership, establish best practices, guide development teams, and ensure solutions align with business objectives, governance standards, and enterprise architecture principles. Perficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the world’s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in AI/ML technologies, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), cloud platforms, and modern data architectures.
• Defining AI strategies, designing scalable and secure architectures, evaluating emerging technologies, and collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to deliver innovative AI-driven solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, establish best practices, guide development teams, and ensure solutions align with business objectives, governance standards, and enterprise architecture principles.
• Minimum 10 years of programming experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in technology consulting, enterprise and solutions architecture and architectural frameworks.
• At least 8 years of experience with the .Net Technologies.
• At least 3 years of experience with AI technologies.
• Experience in defining new architectures and ability to drive an independent project from an architectural stand point.
• Experience in complete project life cycle activities on development and maintenance projects.
• Knowledge and experience in developing software using agile methodologies.
• Proven track record of technical leadership roles delivering solutions within defined timeframes.
• Skilled in building relationships with clients and in practice development activities.
• Demonstrated success in performing work and managing complex and/or large consulting projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Must be open to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a globally distributed team and managing off-shore teams.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Certification in (Insert technologies).
• Experience with authoring, editing and presenting technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural solutions/designs to project execution teams for implementation.
• Provide technology architectural assessments, strategies, and roadmaps for one or more technology domains.
• Work with application developers, users, operational leadership, and subject matter experts to understand current and future operational data analysis goals. Recommend modern technology stacks to meet those goals and help engineering teams migrate towards their use.
• Collaborate with the customer's operations and technology leadership on the future analytic goals of the organization, and design a technical architecture to meet those goals. Participate in configuring the architecture, and advise engineering teams on its efficient use.
• Lead a work stream or act as a team lead and manage non-complex components of the work plan/project.
• Utilize analytical, process, and/or technical skills to meet project objectives and deliverables that are self-directed and within project scope.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $133,600 to $173,600. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential variable compensation programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview [https://perficient.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/TADocs/IQDIWAqZ5bEQS6RUrBBOTvqFAY24gqK0FLYuXFCEeq17-7M].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior