Appian Solution Architect

Persistent Systems; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group term life insurance

Personal accident coverage

Mediclaim hospitalization for family

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking an experienced Appian Solution Architect to lead design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise Appian BPM solutions. You will mentor teams, collaborate with business stakeholders, and drive technical excellence across architecture, integrations, and deployment strategies.

You will design scalable Appian solutions with Process Models, SAIL Interfaces, Reports, Records, and Sites, while promoting best practices, security, and performance optimization for complex

Qualifications

• 8–12 years IT experience with 5+ years in Appian.
• Strong expertise in Appian architecture and development.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale Appian solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-grade Appian BPM solutions.
• Develop Appian components: Process Models, SAIL Interfaces, Records, Reports, Sites.
• Lead architecture reviews and solution workshops.
• Drive integrations with REST, SOAP, databases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Define architecture standards, governance, and best practices.
• Mentor Appian developers and ensure quality and security.
• Establish CI/CD and deployment strategies for Appian apps.

Skills

Appian development

Appian BPM platform

Solution architecture

REST & SOAP integrations

Data modeling

Team mentoring

Agile / Scrum

Performance optimization

Security & governance

Tools

SAIL Interfaces

Process Models

Records

Reports

Sites

Data Fabric

CI/CD pipelines

REST APIs

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Appian Solution Architect to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise-scale Appian BPM solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Appian application development, solution architecture, system integrations, and BPM implementations. This role will be responsible for defining scalable application architectures, driving technical excellence, mentoring development teams, and collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver innovative process automation solutions that align with organizational objectives.

• Role: Appian Solution Architect
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You\'ll Do:

• Design and architect enterprise-grade Appian BPM solutions aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Develop and implement Appian components including Process Models, SAIL Interfaces, Records, Reports, and Sites.
• Design scalable, secure, reusable, and high-performing application architectures.
• Lead technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and solution workshops.
• Build and maintain integrations with external applications using REST APIs, SOAP services, databases, and web services.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Define application architecture standards, governance models, and best practices.
• Conduct technical reviews and code reviews to ensure development quality and adherence to Appian standards.
• Drive performance optimization, troubleshooting, and platform enhancements.
• Design and implement data models, integrations, and workflow automation processes.
• Establish deployment strategies and CI/CD practices for Appian applications.
• Support Agile delivery processes including estimations, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and solution reviews.
• Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and guide Appian developers and technical teams.
• Ensure security, scalability, maintainability, and compliance of Appian solutions.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and enterprise architecture teams.
• Support production deployments, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging Appian capabilities and recommend adoption where appropriate.

Expertise You\'ll Bring:

• 8 to 12 years of overall IT experience with at least 5+ years of Appian development experience.
• Strong expertise in Appian BPM platform architecture and application development.
• Extensive hands-on experience with SAIL Interfaces, Records, Data Fabric, Process Models, Reports, and Integrations.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Appian solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Appian architecture, development standards, and best practices.
• Experience integrating Appian with enterprise applications using REST APIs, SOAP services, and databases.
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases.
• Knowledge of Appian deployment strategies, release management, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring developers.
• Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimization capabilities.
• Experience conducting architecture reviews and technical governance activities.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross functional and globally distributed teams.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."