Appian Developer Consultant - National Security

Groundswell; Mississippi; On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

On-site gym

Job summary

Groundswell is seeking an experienced technical Appian Consultant to provide hands-on Appian implementation on our delivery teams and act as a trusted advisor to our clients. You’ll scale our business by delivering best practices in Appian design, integration, and architecture, while guiding teams in DevSecOps and secure cloud-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes thorough design, testing, and mentorship, with travel 0-15% and preference for candidates in the DC Metro region, plus a requirement

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; active listening; analytical and strategic foresight
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work in a high-paced environment, multi-task, and work both independently and as a team
• 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%)

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

Skills

Appian

RDBMS

Web services

Middleware

Cloud computing

Authentication

Data visualization

DevSecOps

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science/Information Systems/Systems Engineering or related

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

MySQL/MariaDB

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. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

$98,855.00 - $138,979.00

NOTE

Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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.

Additional Resources

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA


• Know your rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Disability Accessibility Accommodation

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.