Chief Architect

Job-ID: 2026002520Category: Platforms & TechnologyLocation: SAN FRANCISCO, CA, United States; SAN JOSE, CA, United States; MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, United States; PALO ALTO, CA, United States; SANTA CLARA, CA, United States; SUNNYVALE, CA, United States; FREMONT, CA, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-13We currently have a career opportunity for a Chief Architect experience to join our team located in the United States.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.Job Overview:Perficient is seeking a Chief Architect to lead the technology strategy and architectural direction for a strategic account or portfolio of accounts in our Healthcare and Life Sciences (HCLS) practice. This role is responsible for understanding clients’ business objectives and translating them into scalable, innovative, and effective technology solutions across the platforms and technologies supported by Perficient. As a trusted advisor and thought leader, the Chief Architect serves as the primary authority for solution architecture, technical strategy, and innovation. The role partners closely with Account, Industry, and Service Line leadership to drive successful delivery, ensure predictable execution, strengthen client relationships, and accelerate account growth through technology-led business outcomes. Candidates located in any of these areas, able to travel as needed, and open to hybrid/office 2-3 days a week can be considered: San Francisco/San Jose/Santa Clara/Mountain View/Palo Alto/Fremont/Sunnyvale/Silicon Valley, California.A Senior Solutions Architect is expected to be knowledgeable in two or more technologies within (a given Solutions/Practice area). The Solutions Architect may or may not have a programming background, but will have expert infrastructure architecture, client presales / presentation, team management and thought leadership skills.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.Qualifications15+ years in IT/Digital/Consulting experience, including 5+ years leading large accounts or portfolios in leadership roles.Proven experience managing complex, multi-program, global delivery environments.Strong understanding of business strategy and how technology enables business outcomes. Ability to balance strategic vision with practical execution and delivery realities.Experience owning and developing new trust-based relationships with C-Level and senior level clients and prospects in large multi-national companiesExecutive presence with the ability to influence technology and business decisions. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.Deep expertise in areas of digital transformation, B2B products, commerce solutions, cloud and AI platforms.Strong financial management, client leadership, and organizational navigation skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.Experience leading globally distributed teams, willingness to mentor junior staff.Strong grasp of AI delivery principlesDemonstrated 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.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred).Must be willing to travel as client and project needs dictate.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred).Must be willing to travel as client and project needs dictate.Candidates located in one of these metro areas can be considered: San Francisco/San Jose/Santa Clara/Mountain View/Palo Alto/Fremont/Sunnyvale/Silicon Valley, California.Preferred Skills and Education:Industry expertise in Healthcare & Life Sciences. Relevant certifications in areas of Data, Cloud, AI, Commerce & Marketing Platforms.TOGAF, SAFe, or equivalent enterprise architecture certifications.Experience managing architecture for accounts with annual revenues exceeding $15M+.Recognized thought leadership through speaking engagements, publications, or industry contributions.Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work. ABOUT THE TEAM We’re a trusted partner to top healthcare and life sciences organizations, delivering transformative solutions that enhance care, accelerate innovation, and improve digital experiences. With 20+ years of expertise in business transformation, modernization, data, and consumer engagement, we help the industry's biggest names boost efficiency and drive meaningful outcomes. We also leverage AI to improve clinical decision-making, streamline operations, personalize patient engagement, and unlock insights that advance research and care delivery. ABOUT PERFICIENT  Perficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the world’s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 nondiscrimination 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. 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 $160,400 to $208,400. 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 ourbenefits overview. #LI-KD1Disclaimer: 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. ResponsibilitiesStrategic Thought LeadershipOwn and drive the overall technical vision, strategy and solutions for the assigned strategic accounts.Serve as the trusted advisor and architectural authority for the client engagements.Own the technology solutions that meet client business objectives, industry trends and enterprise standards.Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies, platform strategies, and industry best practices.Identify opportunities for innovation, automation, modernization and AI transformation. Client Partnership & Technical GovernanceBuild trusted relationships with client stakeholders, enterprise architects and business leaders.Translate complex business challenges into practical and scalable technical solutions.Lead the design and review of enterprise scale solutions architecture across multiple technology platforms.Review and approve key arthitecture decisions and major technology investments.Business Development & Account GrowthCollaborate with Account Team and Service lines to identify growth opportunities.Contribute to account planning and technology roadmaps that lead to additional business value.Lead the client pursuits, proposals, RFPs and executive presentations.Delivery Oversight Partner with delivery teams to ensure architectural integrity throughout the project execution.Support solutions teams during design, estimation and implementation.Drive architecture reviews, ensure quality gates and proactively mitigate the technical risks.Mentorship and Talent Development Mentor and develop the technical architects, leads and implementation teams.Foster a culture of delivery excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.Promote reuse of assets, accelerators, frameworks, and emphasize documentation.About the companyPerficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the world’s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com.