Appian Developer Consultant - Civilian

Groundswell Corporation; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 98,855 - 138,979; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible work schedule

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Groundswell Corporation is seeking an experienced Technical Appian Consultant to implement hands-on solutions and provide expert guidance. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong technical skills, and at least 2 years of Appian experience.

Additional benefits include a comprehensive medical plan, 401(k) match, paid time off, and flexible work schedules. A passion for solving complex issues in a team-oriented environment is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in developing Appian solutions.
• Active U.S. Citizenship required.
• Strong experience with Appian delivery using an Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• Implement complex technical solutions with Appian.
• Guide clients on design and configuration management.
• Drive process improvement for clients.

Skills

Appian solutions development

Agile methodology

Technical problem-solving

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Appian RDBMS

RESTful/SOAP

Job description

Who Are We?

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. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results.

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 on best practices for advanced technical solutions and platform design and implement internal processes and tools to improve the efficiencies of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 as needed 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 and 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).
• U.S. 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

• 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 (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.

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.

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. Read a copy of the Company’s Non-Discrimination Policy Statement.

Accommodations & Employee Rights

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.