AI / LLM Technical Architect - Remote
VA, United States
Full Time Senior-level / Expert USD 81K - 178K
Perficient
Perficient is the leading global digital consultancy transforming how the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands connect with customers and grow their businesses.
We currently have a career opportunity for an Technical Architect to join our team working REMOTE .
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Application Development Architect who is not only proficient in designing and implementing modern applications but also highly skilled in utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI technologies to drive application development and modernization. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to create and communicate strategic frameworks and insights for integrating AI in application modernization efforts, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology roadmaps.
Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.
- Lead the design and architecture of scalable, cloud-native applications, ensuring they align with business needs and modern development practices.
- Drive the modernization of legacy systems by identifying areas where AI can automate processes, refactor code, or improve system performance.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define and implement strategies for migrating and modernizing legacy applications to cloud-native environments.
- Identify opportunities to apply AI and LLMs to improve development cycles, including automating testing, enhancing code quality, and streamlining deployment processes.
- Develop and maintain detailed roadmaps for application modernization, balancing strategic goals with technology implementation, resource allocation, and project milestones.
- Mentor development teams on adopting modern application practices, ensuring effective collaboration and use of new tools to improve workflows.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership and clients on modern application architectures and the role of AI in achieving business transformation.
- Monitor emerging AI trends and technologies, evaluating their potential to improve application development processes or enhance system capabilities.
- Ensure that applications are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance in line with business and technical requirements.
- Over 7 years of experience in application development and architecture, with expertise in modernizing enterprise applications.
- Proven ability to integrate AI technologies and Large Language Models (LLMs) where relevant, to improve automation, code quality, and system performance.
- Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and modern development frameworks.
- Ability to build and communicate strategic roadmaps for application modernization and the adoption of new technologies.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#, with experience in AI/ML libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face.
- Expertise in DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native application development practices.
- Strong problem-solving and leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex projects.
- Ability to guide teams in the adoption of AI tools where applicable, improving development speed and reducing errors.
Preferred Skills and Education:
- Experience working with a globally distributed team and managing off-shore teams.
- Experience with natural language processing (NLP), chatbots, or AI-driven automation solutions in application development.
- Familiarity with legacy code transformation tools, especially for mainframe or monolithic-to-microservices migrations.
- Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field.
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 $81,978.00 to $178,090.00 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 ARE
Perficient 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 BELIEVE
At 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.
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Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, experience work-life balance, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.Tags: Architecture AWS Azure Chatbots CI/CD Classification Computer Science Consulting DevOps GCP Google Cloud Java JavaScript LLMs Machine Learning Microservices NLP PhD Python PyTorch TensorFlow Testing
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