Appian Developer Consultant - Civilian

Groundswell; Kentucky; On-site; USD 98,855 - 138,979; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

On-site gym and childcare option

Job summary

Groundswell is seeking an experienced technical Appian Consultant to join their team in Kentucky. This role involves hands-on Appian implementation, providing expert guidance to clients, and designing advanced Appian solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in Appian development, with strong Agile methodology knowledge. Comprehensive benefits include medical plans, retirement matches, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related area.
• 2+ years of experience in developing Appian solutions.
• Active Appian Senior or Lead certifications preferred.
• Strong experience with Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• Implement complex technical solutions with Appian.
• Conduct hands-on design and development activities.
• Guide clients on design and program initiatives.
• Drive process improvement for our clients.

Skills

Appian solutions development

Agile methodology

RDBMS

Web services integrations

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Appian

Oracle

SQL Server

Mule

Job description

What You’ll Do

Groundswell is looking for an experienced technical Appian Consultant to provide hands‑on Appian implementation on our delivery teams and act as a trusted advisor to our clients. Technical Appian Consultants help scale our business by providing expert guidance on solution delivery and designing and integrating cutting‑edge Appian solutions into our client’s architecture. They deliver best practices for advanced technical solutions and platform design, and implement internal processes and tools to improve business efficiencies.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Implement complex technical solutions with Appian and tangential technologies
• Hands‑on design, development, and test activities
• Guide clients on design, configuration management, DevSecOps, and other program initiatives to drive technical success
• Ensure solutions are built for scale and performance
• Drive process improvement for our clients
• Support internal solutions, infrastructure, and tools
• Mentorship, training, and enablement of resources

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related area
• 2+ years of experience in developing Appian solutions
• 2+ years of related IT experience
• Preference given to candidates with active Appian Senior or Lead certifications
• Strong experience with Appian delivery using an Agile methodology
• Strong technical design, implementation, and problem‑solving skills
• 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 detail, ability to work in a high‑paced environment, multi‑task (prioritize and manage), and work both independently and as a team (team‑building skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a "do whatever it takes" attitude)
• US Citizenship required
• Preference given to candidates local to the DC Metro area
• Some travel may be required for client meetings (0‑15%)

Experience Working In The Following Technologies Required

• Appian
• RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB)
• Web services, integrations and middleware (e.g., RESTful/SOAP, Mule/IIB/Fusion)

Experience Working In The Following Areas Is a PLUS

• Cloud Computing/IaaS (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Authentication (e.g., SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, LDAP)
• Data management and data visualization/BI
• DevSecOps and/or configuration management
• Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave

• 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

Salary range: $98,855.00 - $138,979.00

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.

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.