Appian Principal Developer Consultant - National Security

Groundswell Corporation; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

4% 401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Groundswell Corporation is looking for a Principal Appian Developer Consultant to provide leadership and expert guidance on Appian solutions. This role includes mentoring delivery teams and supporting large-scale implementations, ensuring solutions are efficient and scalable.

Preferred qualifications include 5+ years in Appian solutions, strong technical design skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. Enjoy benefits like comprehensive health plans, flexible schedules, and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Appian solutions.
• 5+ years of related IT experience.
• Active Lead Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation teams through complex technical solutions.
• Support design and development activities across multiple projects.
• Guide clients on architecture design and platform scalability.

Skills

Appian solutions experience

Technical design and implementation

Agile methodology

Communication skills

RDBMS knowledge

Web services integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related area

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

RESTful/SOAP

AWS

OAuth

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

Appian Consultants provide leadership for our delivery teams and act as a trusted advisor to our clients. Principal Appian Developer 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. In addition, this role mentors our delivery teams on best practices for advanced technical solutions and platform design, works with our clients on the most technically challenging Appian programs, and implements internal processes and tools to improve the efficiencies of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation teams through complex technical solutions with Appian and tangential technologies.
• Guide clients on Agile, QA, and governance for multi‑app platform implementations.
• Support design, development, and test activities across multiple client projects.
• Support large‑scale implementation teams consisting of multiple development pods.
• Guide clients on architecture design, platform scalability, configuration management, DevSecOps, and other program initiatives as needed to drive technical success.
• Ensure solutions are built for scale and performance.
• Create and document implementation best practices as well as knowledge base articles for internal enablement.
• Provide thought leadership on process improvement.
• Support internal solutions, infrastructure, and tools.
• Mentorship, training, and enablement of resources.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Appian solutions.
• 5+ years of related IT experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related area.
• Active Lead Certification.
• Expert 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”).
• RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB).
• Web services, integrations and middleware (e.g., RESTful/SOAP, Mule/IIB/Fusion).
• US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance. Preference will be given to candidates who already have a Secret clearance.
• Preference will be given to candidates local to the DC Metro area.
• Must be willing to travel (0‑15%) for client meetings as needed.

Preferred Skills

• UI/UX Design.
• 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.

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.

Additional Resources: EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA; Know your rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; 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.