Appian Technical Solutions Architect

A TEK, Inc.; Minnesota; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Appian Technical Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure applications for federal clients. The role focuses on utilizing the Appian low-code platform, driving modernization, and ensuring compliance with federal security standards. This remote position requires 7+ years of experience in Appian architecture and strong knowledge of government cloud security.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Appian solution architecture.
• Strong understanding of government cloud security (FedRAMP/FISMA High).

Responsibilities

• Design scalable solutions using Appian.
• Manage environment upgrades and migrations.
• Lead governance on application lifecycle management.
• Architect solutions leveraging Appian features.
• Implement security controls for applications.
• Oversee incident response and change management.
• Drive modernization into low-code platforms.
• Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting.
• Serve as the lead technical interface with stakeholders.

Skills

Appian solution architecture

Integration with Salesforce

DevSecOps pipelines

Process Mining

Education

Appian Certified Lead Developer or Architect certification

Job description

Overview

Empower, Innovate, Impact! At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!

A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.

Appian Technical Solutions Architect

A-TEK, and its subsidiary, Mackson Consulting, are at the forefront of digital innovation, offering advanced IT services and solutions with a focus on emerging technologies. We specialize in supporting health, federal civilian, and national security missions, serving a diverse array of U.S. Departments.

A-TEK is seeking an experienced and innovative Appian Technical Solutions Architect to lead the modernization, design, and implementation of secure, scalable enterprise applications for our federal customer. This pivotal role involves architecting and delivering mission-critical applications using the Appian low-code platform, including support for Appian High (FISMA High) environments. The successful candidate will provide strategic technical leadership, drive digital transformation initiatives, and ensure compliance with federal security mandates. This position is remote. A-TEK is not currently sponsoring candidates for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure Appian-based solutions including integrations with Salesforce, MuleSoft, and ServiceNow.
• Manage Appian environment upgrades (e.g., Appian 25.1 migrations across Dev, UAT, Pre-Prod, and Prod).
• Lead governance on application lifecycle management, DevSecOps pipelines, and CI/CD best practices.
• Architect solutions leveraging Appian Portals, AI Skills, and Process Mining features.
• Implement FedRAMP and FISMA High controls across Appian applications.
• Oversee incident response and change management processes through ServiceNow integration.
• Drive modernization of legacy applications into low-code platforms.
• Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting deployment, smoke testing, and rollback strategies.
• Serve as the lead technical interface with stakeholders and leadership during advisory sessions, demos, and sprint reviews.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional architecture review sessions with customer leadership.
• Mentor junior developers and support knowledge-sharing across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years in Appian solution architecture.
• Appian Certified Lead Developer or Architect certification.
• Strong understanding of government cloud security (FedRAMP/FISMA High).

A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status. Verification of education may be requested before or during the hiring process.