Appian Senior Developer Consultant - Civilian

Groundswell Corporation; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 115,439 - 162,293; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Groundswell Corporation in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a Senior Appian Developer Consultant to provide integrated architecture support and act as a trusted advisor. The role requires leading teams and guiding clients in technical solutions, with a strong background in Appian development.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of IT experience and specific qualifications in Appian solutions, including a Bachelor's Degree. Groundswell offers a competitive salary range of $115,439 – $162,293, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Appian solutions.
• 5+ years of related IT experience.
• Active Appian Senior or Lead Certification required.
• Experience with Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation teams through complex technical solutions.
• Support design, development, and test activities.
• Guide clients on architecture design and configuration management.

Skills

Appian

RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB)

Web services, Integrations and Middleware (e.g., RESTful/SOAP, Mule/IIB/Fusion)

Cloud Computing/IaaS (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Authentication (e.g., SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, LDAP)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related area

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 experienced Senior Appian Developer Consultants to provide integrated architecture support for our delivery teams and act as a trusted advisor to our clients. Senior 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. Architects mentor our delivery teams 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

• Lead implementation teams through complex technical solutions with Appian and tangential technologies
• Supports design, development, and test activities
• Guide clients on architecture design, 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

3+ 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 Appian Senior or Lead Certification
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”)
US Citizenship required
Preference will be given to candidates local to the DC Metro area
Must be willing to travel (0‑15%) for client meetings as needed.

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

Skills

Certification: Why You’ll Never Want to Leave

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

Salary Range

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. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $115,439.00 - $162,293.00.

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.