Appian Solution Architect

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Appian Solution Architect to lead digital transformation initiatives for enterprise clients. You will architect scalable, secure Appian-based solutions across Cloud and on-prem environments and mentor teams to deliver high-impact outcomes.

You will stay current with Appian updates and industry trends, drive Agile delivery, and support business development through solution proposals and client presentations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT consulting, digital transformation, or enterprise software delivery.
• 5+ years architecting and developing solutions in Appian (SAIL, Process Modeler, Rules, REST/SOAP, cloud integrations).
• Current Appian Lead Developer or Solution Architect certifications with ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and implementation of Appian-based BPM solutions across Cloud and on-prem environments.
• Translate business needs into Appian solutions, integrating with REST/SOAP and cloud services while ensuring security and performance.
• Mentor developers and junior architects, and drive Agile delivery and CI/CD practices.

Skills

Appian platform

Java development

Maven build tools

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline

Tools

Appian

AWS/Azure

Job description

Job Family : SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Application Development

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

As an Appian Solution Architect at Guidehouse, you will play a pivotal role in leading digital transformation initiatives for enterprise clients

You will leverage your deep expertise in the Appian platform to architect scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that address complex business challenges

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver impactful business outcomes, ensuring best practices are followed throughout the software development lifecycle.

In this role, you will:

• Lead end-to-end design and implementation of Appian-based business process automation solutions, including requirements gathering, architecture planning, and hands-on development across Appian Cloud and on-premises environments
• Translate business needs into actionable Appian solutions, integrating with third-party systems (e.g., REST/SOAP APIs, RPA, cloud services like AWS/Azure) and ensuring compliance with security, scalability, and performance standards
• Serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor, guiding project teams and clients through platform decisions, solution design, and implementation strategies
• Develop and present solution architectures, technical roadmaps, and migration plans to business and technical leadership, articulating value and risk mitigation strategies
• Mentor developers and junior architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the organization
• Stay current with Appian product updates, emerging technologies, and industry trends to proactively recommend enhancements, new accelerators, and innovative approaches to clients
• Drive Agile delivery practices, participate in sprint planning, and oversee successful deployments and post-launch support to ensure customer satisfaction and solution sustainability
• Contribute to the development of reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best practices documentation for the Appian practice
• Support business development activities by identifying new opportunities, participating in proposal creation, and presenting solutions to prospective clients

What You Will Need:

US Citizenship or eligibility for federal security clearance (as required by contract)

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline

• A MINIMUM of EIGHT (8) years of professional experience in IT consulting, digital transformation, or enterprise software delivery.
• A MINIMUM of FIVE (5) years of hands-on experience architecting and developing solutions in Appian, including advanced proficiency with Appian SAIL, Process Modeler, Rules, and integration with REST/SOAP, web services, and cloud platforms, etc
• Current Appian Lead Developer or Solution Architect certifications, with a demonstrated history of ongoing learning and certification in related technologies (e.g., Appian Level 2/3, AWS, Azure, RPA tools)
• Expert-level understanding of Appian best practices, solution scalability, performance tuning, and cloud security principles
• Experience leading Agile teams and managing full solution delivery lifecycle, including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An active Federal or DoD security clearance
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated leadership in client delivery, technical mentoring, and driving platform adoption and innovation in large organizations
• Experience in project management within technology or consulting, especially in agile development environments
• Ability to identify and document business process requirements, develop process flow analyses, perform data modeling, and contribute to functional design and project planning
• Hands-on experience with Java development and Maven build tools
• At least 2 years of recent experience working on software development projects for the federal government, including Federal Acquisition Management
• Familiarity with industry-standard platforms and programming languages, such as Appian BPM, IBM WebSphere, Mule, LAMP/JBOSS, HADOOP, Java, and Microsoft/.Net
• Background in Enterprise Application Integration (SOA, ESB) and n-tier client-server architectures
• A proactive approach to exploring and adopting new features on the Appian platform

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Ca