Gen AI Senior Solutions Architect

  • Perficient
  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • 12/19/2025
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Python

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect - Generative AI with deep expertise in GenAI platforms and frameworks, especially agentic architectures. This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role that bridges business strategy and technical execution for our most strategic clients. Join our team located in the United States. This role is primarily office-based at a local Perficient location, with travel and on-site client engagements expected as needed.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design end-to-end GenAI solutions tailored to a variety of business use cases.
  • Evaluate and apply GenAI tools and platforms across domains, including LLM orchestration frameworks, agents, and specialized APIs.
  • Architect solutions using LangChain, LangGraph, and other cutting-edge tooling for agentic workflows.
  • Leverage your Python development skills to build, customize, and scale intelligent systems.
  • Develop technical strategies and architectures aligned with client needs.
  • Lead solution engineering in collaboration with development teams.
  • Engage directly with client stakeholders, including executive leadership, to shape strategic direction.
  • Remain hands-on and close to client use cases - actively contribute to ideation, PoC development, and implementation.
  • Provide mentorship and direction to delivery teams.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong fluency across the GenAI landscape - including but not limited to agentic frameworks, orchestration platforms, LLM APIs, and deployment patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with LangChain, LangGraph, and Python in real-world implementations.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business problems into high-level solution architectures.
  • Experience challenging and guiding client leadership toward better outcomes.
  • Comfort working in high-velocity, occasionally unstructured environments.
  • Culture fit: flexible, energetic, collaborative, and accountable.
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution.
  • Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus.
  • A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected.
  • Flexible and adaptable attitude, disciplined to manage multiple responsibilities and adjust to varied environments.
  • Ability to produce high quality products within deadlines
Bonus Qualities:
  • Startup mindset with enterprise sensibility.
  • Skilled at balancing hands-on execution with strategic foresight.
  • Excitement for being at the bleeding edge of AI innovation.
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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.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

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 $180,000 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.

About Data & Analytics Solutions Organization

The Perficient Data & Analytics Solutions organization supports a wide variety of clients, technologies, and applications. Our Team members drive innovation in the arena of data and analytics solutions. We work on innovative digital transformation deployment for various clients across the globe. We had explosive growth in the last few years to meet the demands of a massive transition to digital with an AI-first approach. Our practice groups include Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Content Management, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Strategy, and Search.

ABOUT US

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.