Senior Forward Deployed Engineer / Architect

We currently have a career opportunity for a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer / Architect to join our team located Lake Mary, FL

As a Senior Java /LLM / AI Developer you will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment and support of application developed for our clients. As a member working in a team environment you will take direction from solution architects and Leads on development activities.

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.

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.

• 10+ years experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Core Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices, Design Patterns, and SQL (Oracle preferred).
• Experience designing scalable, high-performance, and multi-tenant applications.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud-native architectures.
• Hands-on experience with RAG, Agentic AI, Multi-Agent Systems, MCP, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, or similar AI orchestration frameworks.
• Experience building AI-powered solutions using LLMs, AI Agents, Vector Databases, Prompt Engineering, and Intelligent Automation.
• Ability to drive product and solution architecture, translate business requirements into technical designs, and deliver production-ready solutions.
• Strong understanding of concurrency, thread pools, transaction management, caching, and performance optimization.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our App Modernization team helps businesses transform legacy systems and build future-ready applications. We deliver end-to-end solutions-combining cloud migration, custom application development, multi-cloud strategies, and modern UI and API integration. With expertise in DevSecOps, modern frameworks, and enterprise platforms, our team of engineers, architects, and project leaders partner with leading brands to drive innovation, accelerate delivery, and create lasting business impact. We also integrate AI-driven capabilities-such as intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and generative development tools-to enhance scalability, performance, and user experience.

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 $ 64,974 to $149,880. 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.

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• Participate in technical planning & requirements gathering phases including Design, code, test, troubleshoot, and document engineering software applications.
• Ensuring that technical software development process is followed on the project, familiar with industry best practices for software development.
• Develop applications in languages including Java, and Python
• Provide production support as needed, including participation in a rotating weekend support schedule.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt and work with team members of various experience level.
• Participate in technical planning & requirements gathering phases including Design, code, test, troubleshoot, and document engineering software applications.
• Ensuring that technical software development process is followed on the project, familiar with industry best practices for software development.
• Develop applications in languages including Java, and Python
• Provide production support as needed, including participation in a rotating weekend support schedule.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt and work with team members of various experience level.