Senior Technical Architect - Full Stack AWS Leader

 

We currently have a career opportunity for a Senior Technical Architect - Full Stack AWS Lead to join our team located remotely anywhere throughout North America.

 

As a Senior Technical Architect, 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.

 

The Senior Technical Architect will provide technology direction, ensures project implementation compliance, and utilizes technology research to innovate, integrate, and manage technology solutions.  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.

 

This role is considered part of the Business Unit Leadership team and may mentor Junior Architects and /or development 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.

 

 

• Act as a Technology Leader by planning, advising, and providing internal consulting services to develop and apply technology solutions that align with business goals and objectives.
• Own and aggressively drive forward specific areas of technology architecture. Provide architectural solutions/designs to project execution teams for implementation.
• Develop Proof-of-Concept projects to  verify and validate feasibility of design pattern of new architectures and solutions. Instruct development teams on best practices of implementing the PoC.
• Work closely with the Principal Engineer to understand enterprise/portfolio standards applicable.
• Create low-level designs using accepted design principles on approved platforms as reviewed by Principal Engineer.
• Work closely with the Principal Engineer to set standards for code reviews and framework for technical oversight of solutions. 
• Lead and support multiple Agile Scrum development teams with planning, scoping and creation of technical solutions for the new product capabilities, through to continuous delivery to production. Perform technical oversight of the solutions vendor teams.
• Drive common vision, practices and capabilities across teams.
• Maintain awareness of technical competencies of the development team members and work with members to improve the close gaps in knowledge and the way of thinking.
• Mentor and provide architectural guidance to multiple teams building innovative applications.
• Ensure that the solution design and implementation complies with latest security guidelines and work to resolve issues flagged in security scans.
• Lead teams in resolution of P1/P2 outages for a prompt service restoration. Lead problem investigations and implementation of recommendations/learnings that follow.
• Liaise with offshore team and clients for resolving technical dependencies, issues, and risks.

• Minimum 10+ years of demonstrated functional work experience in software engineering and architect roles in multi-year projects involving large scale system development.
• At least 5 years of experience in technology consulting, enterprise and solutions architecture and architectural frameworks.
• Fluent and current on architecture trends with an eye on market/technical conditions and future direction.
• Demonstrated functional work experience with Java, NodeJS, AngularUI, GraphQL, Web Services (SOAP and REST), WebLogic, JBOSS.
• Demonstrated functional work experience with AWS Cloud technologies: serverless (Lambda), NoSQL, Containers, Quicksight, Athena, Redshift.
• Demonstrated work experience with development using low code/no code platforms, preferably Pega and Mendix.
• Demonstrated work experience with development using low code/no code platforms, preferably Pega and Mendix.
• Demonstrated experience with DevOps methodology, pipeline tools, and the Scrum framework.
• Demonstrated experience with data analytics products like Microsoft PowerBI, AWS Quicksight and Tableau.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Certified Developer (Professional) and/or other related AWS Professional level technical certifications.
• Leadership and team management experience with ability to provide strategic planning and oversight.
• 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.
• Proficient in authoring, editing and presenting technical documents.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
• Experience working with a globally distributed team and managing off-shore teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent professional work experience
• Must be open to travel. 
   

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 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. Apply