Senior Solutions Architect

We currently have a career opportunity for an Enterprise Architect  to join our team. This is a remote position, must live in the United States. 

Job Overview:

An Enterprise Architect is a senior, client‑facing leader responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the end‑to‑end technology architecture for large‑scale healthcare payer organizations. This role blends deep healthcare domain expertise with broad technical leadership, guiding clients through modernization, cloud adoption, AI enablement, and enterprise transformation.

You will provide best-fit architectural solutions for one or more projects; you will assist in defining scope and sizing of work; and anchor Proof of Concept developments. You will provide solution architecture for the business problem, platform integration with third party services, designing and developing complex features for clients' business needs. You will collaborate with some of the best talent in the industry to create and implement innovative high quality solutions, participate in Sales and various pursuits focused on our clients' business needs.

You will also contribute in a variety of roles in thought leadership, mentorship, systems analysis, architecture, design, configuration, testing, debugging, and documentation. You will challenge your leading edge solutions, consultative and business skills through the diversity of work in multiple industry domains. This role is considered part of the Business Unit Senior Leadership team and may mentor junior architects and other delivery team members.

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.

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or senior technical leadership roles.
• Deep experience across key payer functions including claims processing, eligibility/enrollment, benefits administration, provider systems, care management, and utilization management.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, SOC2, HITRUST, CMS, NCQA, and state‑level mandates.
• Broad technical foundation across cloud, applications, data, and integration technologies.
• Proficient in leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation, support strategic initiatives, and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Possesses a strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations.
• Deep experience with AWS and GCP; familiarity with AI/ML services, pipelines, and analytics stacks.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and modern mobile frameworks.
• Expertise with APIs, microservices, event‑driven architectures, and cloud‑native design patterns.
• Experience with enterprise data platforms, data modeling, and healthcare interoperability standards.
• Hands‑on knowledge of AI/ML, automation platforms, and cloud‑native architectures.
• At least 5 years in a professional services, consulting, or global delivery organization with demonstrated success managing complex, enterprise engagements.
• Proven track record leading multi‑year, large‑scale transformation programs.
• Experience leading internal initiatives and working with globally distributed, offshore/onshore teams.
• Exceptional executive communication skills; able to influence C‑suite leaders and drive strategic decision‑making.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Skilled at simplifying complex technical concepts into actionable direction.
• Ability to balance strategic architectural vision with hands‑on technical depth when required.
• Experienced in leading customer workshops, educating stakeholders, and presenting technology trends and best practices.
• Independent, self‑driven, and comfortable owning architectural decisions and outcomes.

• Must be open to travel as needed.

  
  

Preferred Skills and Education:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or 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 $105,100.00 to $202,730.00. 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.

ABOUT PERFICIENT

Perficient is a global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world’s most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what’s possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.

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 the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world’s most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what’s possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.