Appian Data Architect for Federal Programs

Groundswell; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

401K match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement & professional

Flexible work schedule

On-site gym & childcare

Job summary

Groundswell is seeking an experienced Appian Data Architect to support a mission-critical federal program. This role will design and implement scalable, secure data solutions across Appian-based applications, collaborating with solution architects, developers, and client stakeholders.

You will lead data modeling, database design, integrations, and governance, while mentoring teams and aligning solutions with federal standards. U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development or data architecture.
• Significant experience designing data solutions for complex enterprise apps.
• Experience with relational databases, SQL, data modeling, performance optimization.
• Experience with API/web services integrations.
• Experience with Appian or similar enterprise low-code platform.
• Strong understanding of architecture, data, integrations, and performance.
• Experience guiding design reviews and mentoring developers.
• Experience with federal government programs preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required; able to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable data architectures for enterprise apps.
• Develop data models and standards.
• Design Appian data stores and integrations.
• Define data storage, access, integration across systems.
• Design relational DB solutions and complex SQL.
• Collaborate with Appian architects and developers.
• Evaluate data structures for scalability and quality.
• Create data integrations using APIs and web services.
• Establish data governance and security standards.
• Troubleshoot complex data and performance issues.
• Participate in architecture reviews and ensure standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Collaborate with federal client stakeholders to gather requirements.

Skills

10+ years exp

Appian platform expertise

Data architecture design

API integration design

SQL & data modeling

Leadership & mentoring

Clear communication

Federal program experience

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

PL/SQL

Job description

Groundswell is seeking an experienced Appian Data Architect to support a mission-critical federal program. This role will design and implement scalable, secure data solutions across Appian-based applications, collaborating with solution architects, developers, and client stakeholders.

You will lead data modeling, database design, integrations, and governance, while mentoring teams and aligning solutions with federal standards. U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain clearance are required.