Appian Developer Consultant - National Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

4% 401K match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

On-site gym

Childcare option

Job summary

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator solving complex challenges for federal agencies. We seek an experienced Appian Consultant to deliver hands-on Appian implementations within delivery teams and advise clients on solution design and integration.

Role emphasizes scalable, high-performance solutions, DevSecOps, and knowledge transfer. Preference for candidates near the DC Metro area; some travel 0–15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related area.
• 2+ years of experience in developing Appian solutions.
• Active Appian Senior or Lead certifications preferred.
• Strong communication and Agile delivery skills.

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 to drive technical success.
• Ensure solutions are built for scale and performance.
• Drive process improvement for our clients.
• Mentorship, training, and enablement of resources.

Skills

Strong communication

Agile experience

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/SE or related

Tools

Appian

RDBMS

Web services

Mule/IIB/Fusion

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. 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:

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

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 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")
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance (US Citizenship required). Preference will be given to candidates with an active Secret clearance.
• 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% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
• Flexible work schedule
• On‑site gym and childcare option

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $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.

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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.