We are seeking a Senior Full Stack AI Engineer to join a strategic engagement to help design, build, and support next-generation AI-powered applications. This is a hands-on role requiring expertise across Next.js, TypeScript, .NET, Python, AWS, and Kubernetes, with a strong focus on developing scalable, cloud-native solutions that leverage modern AI capabilities.
The ideal candidate is an engineer first, with a passion for building across the full technology stack while applying AI to solve real business problems. You will work closely with architects, product teams, and client stakeholders to develop intelligent applications, integrate AI services and large language models, and deliver high-quality user experiences. In addition to new development, you will support and enhance existing applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and operational excellence in production environments.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced consulting environments, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is excited about applying Generative AI, intelligent automation, and AI-assisted engineering practices to accelerate innovation and business value.
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
- Participate in technical planning & requirements gathering phases including Design, code, test, troubleshoot, and document engineering software applications.
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Next.js, TypeScript, .NET, and Python.
- Build and integrate AI-enabled capabilities, including Generative AI, LLM-powered experiences, intelligent assistants, chat interfaces, and workflow automation.
- Develop scalable frontend experiences using modern React and Next.js frameworks.
- Design and implement backend services, APIs, integrations, and microservices.
- Architect and deploy cloud-native solutions using AWS and Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with architects, product owners, and client stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Integrate enterprise applications with AI platforms, data services, and third-party systems.
- Participate in application architecture, solution design, and technical decision-making.
- Perform code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and production issues.
- Establish monitoring, observability, and operational readiness best practices.
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and solution quality.
- Contribute to Agile delivery teams and support successful project execution.
- Ensuring that technical software development process is followed on the project, familiar with industry best practices for software development.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence across the team.
- 7+ years of experience in full-stack software engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with Next.js, React, and TypeScript.
- Strong backend development experience with .NET/C# and Python.
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
- Hands-on experience developing AI-enabled applications using Generative AI technologies and large language models.
- Experience with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, Anthropic Claude, LangChain, LangGraph, or similar AI platforms.
- Experience building RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) solutions.
- Experience with vector databases and semantic search technologies.
- Strong experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native development.
- Experience deploying and supporting applications using Kubernetes and containerized architectures.
- Knowledge of modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, source control, and DevOps.
- Bachelor’s Degree in MIS, Computer Science, Math, Engineering or comparable major.
- Strong consulting and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with various organizations in pursuit of problem solutions.
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.
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 $73,008 to $170,640. 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.
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 UsPerficient 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.
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