Appian Principal Developer Consultant - Civilian

Groundswell Corporation; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

On-site gym and childcare option

Job summary

Groundswell Corporation is seeking experienced Appian Consultants to lead implementation teams and provide expert guidance on Appian solutions. The role focuses on delivering complex technical solutions and mentoring other team members.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of Appian experience, be a U.S. citizen, and possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive plans and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Appian solutions.
• 5+ years of related IT experience.
• Active Lead or Expert certification in Appian delivery.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness to travel to Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation teams through complex technical solutions.
• Guide clients on Agile, QA, governance, and architecture design.
• Support design, development, and testing activities across client projects.
• Mentor and train resources within delivery teams.

Skills

Appian solutions expertise

Agile methodology experience

Technical design and problem-solving

RDBMS knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

AWS

Azure

REST/SOAP

Job description

Groundswell is a technology integrator and solution provider dedicated to solving complex challenges for federal agencies.

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Appian Consultants to lead delivery teams, act as trusted advisors, and provide expert guidance on solution delivery and platform design.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation teams through complex technical solutions with Appian and related technologies.
• Guide clients on Agile, QA, governance, architecture design, platform scalability, configuration management, DevSecOps, and related program initiatives.
• Support design, development, testing activities across multiple client projects.
• Create and document implementation best practices and internal knowledge base articles.
• Provide thought leadership on process improvement, internal solutions, infrastructure, and tools.
• Mentor, train, and enable resources within delivery teams.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Appian solutions.
• 5+ years of related IT experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Active Lead or Expert certification in Appian delivery.
• Experience using an Agile methodology.
• Strong technical design, implementation, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB) and web services/middleware (REST/SOAP, Mule, IIB, Fusion).
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness to travel (0‑15%) to Washington, DC for client meetings as needed.

Preferred Skills

• UI/UX Design
• Cloud Computing/IaaS (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Authentication (SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, LDAP)
• Data management and data visualization / BI
• DevSecOps and/or Configuration Management
• Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence
• Relevant certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) match (immediate vesting).
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development.
• Flexible work schedule.
• On‑site gym and childcare option.

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.