Appian Architect - Civilian

Groundswell; Utah; Hybrid; USD 113,230 - 200,508; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) Match

Flexible work schedule

On-site gym and childcare option

Job summary

Groundswell, located in the U.S., is hiring an experienced technical Appian Consultant to support delivery teams and clients effectively. The role involves guiding architecture design and mentoring teams while implementing strategies for complex Appian solutions.

Candidates should have 6+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. A competitive compensation package includes medical benefits and a 401(k) contribution.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with Appian solutions.
• Active Appian Lead Certification.
• Experience with Appian Cloud configuration and support.
• Understanding of RDBMS concepts and integration.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients on architecture design and technical success.
• Work with clients to deliver tailored solutions.
• Mentor teams on implementation best practices.

Skills

Appian solutions

Strong communication skills

Agile delivery

Database design and development

Cloud computing

Software troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related area

Tools

SQL Server

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

RESTful/SOAP web services

Git

Job description

About Groundswell

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider, resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. We are a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for experienced technical Appian consultants to provide integrated architecture support for our delivery teams and act as trusted advisors to our clients. Architects help scale our business by providing expert guidance on solution delivery and designing and integrating cutting‑edge Appian solutions into our client’s architecture. Architects mentor our delivery teams on best practices for advanced technical solutions and platform design and implement internal processes and tools to improve business efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide clients on architecture design, integration, scalability, configuration management, DevSecOps, and other program initiatives as needed to drive technical success
• Work with client enterprise architecture teams to design and deliver solutions that fit their unique needs and ecosystems
• Guide implementation teams through complex technical solutions with Appian and tangential technologies
• Ensure solutions are built for scale and performance
• Integrate multi‑tier architecture through integrations and system configuration
• Evaluate emerging or incumbent technologies for value and fit in client or back‑office implementations
• Create and document implementation best practices as well as knowledge base articles for internal enablement
• Provide thought leadership on process improvement
• Support internal solutions, infrastructure, and tools
• Mentorship, training, and enablement of resources

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with Appian solutions
• 6+ years of related IT experience
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related area
• Active Appian Lead Certification
• Strong experience with Agile delivery
• Strong technical implementation skills
• Strong database design and development skills
• Experience evaluating and resolving issues found during system security testing
• Experience with Appian Cloud configuration and support processes
• Experience implementing Cloud, On‑Premises, and Hybrid platform deployments
• Experience in network infrastructure concepts and troubleshooting techniques
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex concepts in an easy‑to‑understand manner, both verbally and written; active listening skills to gather key information from internal and external partners; analytical and strategic foresight
• Strong organizational skills, attention to details, ability to work in a high‑paced environment, multi‑task, and work both independently and as a team (team‑building skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a “do whatever it takes” attitude)
• Preference will be given to candidates local to the DC Metro area
• U.S. Citizen required
• Must be willing to travel 0‑15% to client meetings in Washington, DC area and Dallas, TX

Experience Working In The Following Technologies Required

• RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL)
• Authentication (e.g., SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, LDAP)
• Web services, integrations and middleware (e.g., RESTful/SOAP, Mule/IIB/Fusion)
• Cloud computing/IaaS (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Source control (e.g., Git, SVN, CVS)
• Software troubleshooting and performance tuning

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 4% 401(k) Match (immediate vesting)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
• Flexible work schedule
• On‑site gym and childcare option

Compensation

$113,230.00 – $200,508.00

Location & Travel

Preference for candidates local to the DC Metro area. Must be willing to travel 0‑15% to client meetings in Washington, DC area and Dallas, TX.

Eligibility

U.S. Citizen required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Legal & Resources

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• Know your rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 703‑639‑1777.