*Appian Architect*

8200 Accenture Australia P/L Company; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Global career opportunities

Family Inclusive Workplace

Job summary

Accenture Australia is seeking an Appian Senior Architect to drive design, estimation, development, and delivery of Appian-based solutions. You will lead architecture, guide teams, and ensure scalable, efficient implementations aligned with client needs.

With 10+ years in Appian, you will mentor staff, manage complex delivery, and ensure governance and security standards across programs. This role emphasizes leadership and hands-on development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Appian development and architecture experience.
• Must have Lead Appian Certification.
• Proven ability to lead Appian projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of Appian applications.
• Collaborate with clients to translate needs into Appian solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Appian development

Leadership

Architecture

REST APIs

Agile project management

Education

Lead Appian Certification

Tools

Appian BPM Suite

Appian SAIL

SQL

Job description

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Find out more about us at www.accenture.com.

What you’ll do

As an Appian Senior Architect, you will be responsible for leading strategic product or solution design, estimation, development, and delivery of Appian-based applications. This role requires extensive experience in Appian development, strong leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of Appian architecture and best practices. You will provide technical guidance, ensure adherence to industry standards, and drive successful delivery of scalable and efficient Appian solutions and is responsible for overall product vision, portfolio management, and the professional growth of a team of product managers. This role combines senior product management leadership with group-level responsibilities, shaping both product strategy and team excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Appian applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to translate business needs into effective Appian solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams throughout the Appian development lifecycle.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex issues, implementing effective solutions and optimizations.
• Oversee integration of Appian applications with existing systems using RESTful APIs, web services, and other methods.
• Conduct system performance evaluations and optimize solutions for speed and efficiency.
• Mentor and support junior team members, foster continuous learning and growth.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, security, and governance requirements.

Here’s what you need

Minimum of 10+ years of extensive experience in Appian development and architecture Must have Lead Appian Certification Proven experience in leading Appian projects and teams for complex delivery Hands-on development experience on Appian Versions Strong background in software development and project management, preferably in Agile environments Proficient in database design and Appian BPM suite, including Appian SAIL, Process Modeler, and Appian Sites Deep knowledge of Appian architecture, components, and best practices Experience with integration of Appian with other systems using RESTful APIs, web services (inbound / outbound), and SQL Familiarity with Appian RPA and AI capabilities Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities

Benefits of working at Accenture

18 weeks paid parental leave Long & short-term career break opportunities Structured career development program Local and international career opportunities. Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™ Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.

We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index! We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, to see our benefits and policies.

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