Senior Solutions Architect - Agentic AI (AWS)

Job Description

We currently have a career opportunity for a Senior Solutions Architect with an Agentic AI focus to support our Cloud Modernization - AWS Service Line

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design, positioning, and go to market execution of Agentic AI solutions on AWS. This role combines deep hands on architecture expertise, technical thought leadership, and GTM ownership for next generation AI systems that move beyond pilots to autonomous, outcome driven agents. You will work at the intersection of AI platform architecture, cloud-native systems, and customer transformation, shaping how agentic AI solutions are built, sold, and delivered at scale on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of agentic AI solutions on AWS, including autonomous agents, multi agent systems, tool using workflows, and human in the loop decision frameworks.
• Help define and execute the AWS go to market strategy for Agentic AI, including solution narratives, reference architectures, packaged offerings, and repeatable accelerators.
• Partner closely with Sales, Delivery and AWS teams to support strategic customer engagements, influence deal strategy, and drive pipeline through technical credibility.
• Act as a technical authority and trusted advisor in customer conversations, engaging with senior technical and business stakeholders to shape AI strategy, architecture decisions, and execution roadmaps.
• Design end to end, production grade architectures using AWS services such as Amazon Bedrock, AgentCore, SageMaker, Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, EKS/ECS, and modern data platforms.
• Translate complex technical capabilities into clear, measurable business value, including improvements in speed, accuracy, automation, cost efficiency, and operational resilience.
• Establish best practices, reference implementations, and architectural patterns for secure, scalable, and governed agentic AI systems.
• Ensure AI solutions meet enterprise requirements for security, compliance, observability, explainability, and auditability, embedding governance directly into agent workflows.
• Enable internal teams through architecture playbooks, demos, technical enablement sessions, and field-facing guidance.
• Stay current on emerging agentic AI patterns, AWS capabilities, and ecosystem tools, incorporating innovation into GTM and solution design.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in solutions architecture, platform engineering, or large-scale distributed system design.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying solutions on AWS in production environments.
• Strong experience building AI/ML systems, including LLM-based architectures, workflow orchestration, and event-driven systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in agentic AI concepts, such as autonomous agents, multi-agent coordination, tool invocation, and decision orchestration.
• Proven ability to operate in customer-facing, pre-sales, or advisory roles, translating technical depth into business impact
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and executive audiences.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Amazon Bedrock, AgentCore, SageMaker, or equivalent AI platforms.
• Experience defining solution offerings, GTM motions, or industry accelerators.
• AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect – Professional, ML Specialty, or equivalent).
• Background in modernizing legacy platforms or designing cloud-native AI platforms at scale.
  
  

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 variable compensation programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

Who We Are

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.

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.

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.



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