AI use among architects, except landscape and naval is little observed so far. Measured exposure for architects, except landscape and naval: 8% (little observed).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

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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.

Perficient currently has a career opportunity for a Healthcare MDM Architect   to 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. Candidates located within commuting distance of these metro areas can be considered: Chicago, IL, Detroit MI, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Austin, TX, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO.

Job Overview

The Solutions Architect is expected to be knowledgeable in two or more technologies within the Data & Analytics domain. 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 business problems, perform platform integration with third party services, and design and develop 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.

Lead Pursuit teams with clients as a Data SME – RFP responses, Proactive proposals etc.

Work with multiple business units within Perficient   in developing strong solution architectures that meet or exceed client demands

Lead complex client engagement delivery, often with ambiguity and little direction

Plan and lead workshops with client teams to understand current landscape, requirements, constraints and map to the latest technology products and platforms to come up with future architecture

Create phased implementation roadmaps from scope and resources perspectives

Articulate complex architectures to a variety of client teams, both technical and non-technical and build consensus among varying

Learn new technologies and platforms quickly and keep experience relevant to clients’ needs

Lead teams based off global locations in multiple time zones

Represent Perficient as an authority on enterprise architecture topics at industry forums, conferences etc.

Take ownership of solutions and teams

Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience

Strong experience in Healthcare Provider & Payer industries architecting MDM solutions and associated data governance processes

Strong experience in latest data trends and associated technologies including, but not limited to, Data Quality, Data Catalog, Data Lineage, Master Data Management , and Data governance

Expertise with Data Governance Concepts   – Policies, Procedures, Operating Models, Runbooks etc.

Expertise with MDM Concepts – Match/Merge, Golden Record Creation, Syndication, Stewardship Workflows, Privacy and Regulatory Compliance etc.

Expertise in building solutions from scratch as well as modernizing legacy architectures

Strong experience with data modeling in Healthcare Provider and Payer industries

Expertise in at least two MDM tools including Profisee, Purview  - At least four implementations experience necessary

Ability to communicate complex solutions to technical and non-technical users at various levels – typically department directors to C-Suite

Experience with both on-premises and cloud technologies and platforms

Expertise architecting solutions with multiple disciplines – performance, scalability, security

Crisp and clear communication – both verbal and written

Ability to create strong presentations using various tools

Knowledge of up-and-coming AI tools and technologies and industry trends

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

Travel up to 25%, sometimes more depending on program needs and often with short notice

Locations: candidates within commuting distance to Perficient's offices in the following metro areas: Chicago, IL, Detroit MI, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Austin, TX, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO can be considered.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Data & Analytics team drives cutting-edge innovation in digital transformation deployment globally and across industries. We partner with a diverse range of clients and support them at every stage of the data lifecycle—from curation and ingestion to management, analytics, and reporting. Our practice spans AI, Data Management, Content, Data Strategy, and more. From building modern data platforms to applying machine learning and generative AI, we help organizations unlock deeper insights, automate decision-making, and drive smarter outcomes. In our collaborative, fast-paced environment, you’ll work with industry-leading tools and technologies, tackling real-world challenges and delivering impactful solutions that shape the future of digital transformation.

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 $133,600 to $173,600. 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 .

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