Appian Solutions Architect: Enterprise Automation Lead

Guidehouse; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Learning Opportunities

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Appian Solution Architect to lead digital transformation initiatives for enterprise clients. You will architect scalable, secure Appian solutions across cloud and on‑prem environments, translating business needs into actionable designs and guiding cross‑functional teams.

You will mentor developers, stay current with Appian updates, and drive Agile practices. The role involves client collaboration, solution roadmaps, and assisting in business development with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of professional IT consulting, digital transformation, or enterprise software delivery experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience architecting and developing Appian solutions, including SAIL, Process Modeler, Rules, and integrations.
• Current Appian Lead Developer or Solution Architect certifications with continuous learning in related tech (e.g., AWS, Azure, RPA).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and implementation of Appian-based automation across Appian Cloud and on-prem environments.
• Translate business needs into actionable Appian solutions; integrate with REST/SOAP APIs and cloud services.
• Guide project teams and clients on platform decisions, solution design, and implementation strategies.
• Develop and present architectures, roadmaps, and migration plans to leadership, outlining value and risk mitigation.
• Mentor developers and junior architects to foster continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with Appian updates and emerging tech to recommend enhancements and accelerators.
• Support Agile delivery, sprint planning, deployments, and post-launch support for customer success.
• Contribute to reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best practices documentation.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and presenting solutions to clients.

Skills

Appian Platform

Appian SAIL

Process Modeler

REST/SOAP APIs

CI/CD

DevOps

Cloud Security

Agile Leadership

Mentoring

Appian Platform Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems

Tools

AWS

Azure

RPA tools

Appian Certification (Lead Developer/Solution Architect)

REST/SOAP integrations

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking an Appian Solution Architect to lead digital transformation initiatives for enterprise clients. You will architect scalable, secure Appian solutions across cloud and on‑prem environments, translating business needs into actionable designs and guiding cross‑functional teams.

You will mentor developers, stay current with Appian updates, and drive Agile practices. The role involves client collaboration, solution roadmaps, and assisting in business development with