We currently have a career opportunity for a multi-solutions Architect to join our Ohio Business Unit. Preferred locations for this role are Chicago, IL, Nashville, Dallas, Columbus, or Remote.Purpose of this role is to define the overall architecture / solution for major client programs encompassing large-scale business transformation, multiple technologies and Perficient capabilities. This role will also coordinate and facilitate client-facing Thought Leadership program, working closely with client stakeholders and internal Perficient technical leads and SMEs to bring relevant and innovative ideas forth. This role will additionally be responsible to support sales pursuits as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIESCore Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning: Align with the organization's business strategy & goals as well as their data & technology landscape
- Strategic Planning: Identify and define business capabilities to guide target architecture
- Strategic Planning: Coordinate client-facing Thought Leadership program, including identifying and prioritizing opportunities with client stakeholders, developing points of views, proofs of concept, and other supporting documentation, and facilitating workshops and presentations for topics/initiatives.
- System Design: Define the overall architecture, identify and evaluate risks; and perform assessments and gap analysis; consider options and tradeoffs
- System Design: Ensures scalability, security, maintainability, and performance.
- System Design: Identify Integration with enterprise systems, third parties, and data sources.
- Technology Evaluation: Drive and own the selection of appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for platform implementation.
- Standards and Guidelines: Manage reference architecture patterns, methodologies, processes, workflows.
- Standards and Guidelines: Establish and enforce platform standards, coding practices, and guidelines.
- Stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices.
Potential Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning: Guide creation of integrated business and technology roadmap
- Strategic Planning: Create alignment between IT and business stakeholders
- Strategic Planning: Support sales pursuit activities as required.
- Collaboration: Lead the design and implementation of the platform, ensuring scalability, security, maintainability, and performance.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with developers, designers, and other stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
- Collaboration: Mentor and guide junior team members and client resources.
- Technology Evaluation: Oversee platform selection and implementation of the platforms
- Governance: Definition and assurance to standards for technical documentation, communications, nomenclature, design documents, ensuring consistency, readability, and completeness.
- Risk Management: Provide oversight for all aspects of ongoing operations, maintenance and management of the solution domain
QUALIFICATIONS - A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, software development, or a combination of both.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing complex enterprise-level software solutions.
- Experience working with development frameworks and technologies is a plus.
- Strong understanding of security best practices and data governance principles.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Experience architecting enterprise level custom applications utilizing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Experience or familiarity with platforms such as Adobe, Salesforce, and Commerce (such as HCL Commerce)
- Proficiency in relevant architecture modeling tools (e.g., UML, ArchiMate).
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 $92,118 to $202,730. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.WHO WE AREPerficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers' expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.WHAT WE BELIEVEAt Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you'll become part of something truly special.We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We're committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders... and we're not done yet.Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.Disability Accommodations:Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. #LI-KB3
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