Appian Senior Developer Consultant - National Security

Groundswell; Illinois; On-site; USD 115,439 - 162,293; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

On-site gym and childcare option

Job summary

Groundswell is seeking an experienced Senior Appian Developer Consultant based in the United States, Illinois. The role involves leading implementation teams through complex Appian solutions, providing guidance on architectural design, and ensuring high-performance solutions.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Appian experience, excels in Agile environments, and possesses strong communication and organizational skills. Groundswell offers exceptional benefits including medical plans, 401K match, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Appian solutions.
• 5+ years of related IT experience.
• Active Appian Senior or Lead Certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation teams through complex technical solutions.
• Guide clients on architecture design and program initiatives.
• Create and document implementation best practices.
• Provide mentorship and training to resources.

Skills

Experience with Appian solutions

Agile methodology

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related area

Tools

RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server)

Web services (e.g., RESTful/SOAP)

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")
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security 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.

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

Salary range: $115,439.00 - $162,293.00

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: 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.