Consultant (Technical)

Appian Corporation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Flex spending accounts

Health savings account contributions

Employee referral bonus program

Learning and development resources

Equity awards eligibility

Job summary

Appian is seeking a Technical Consultant to architect modern business transformations on our AI-powered low-code platform. You will own end-to-end delivery, working with client executives to solve complex workflows and enable enterprise teams to achieve automated orchestration.

You’ll design data models, build robust integrations (REST/SOAP/JDBC), and guide agile delivery across cross-functional teams. Travel up to 20%, US citizenship may be required for government work.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS/engineering or related technical field.
• 1+ years in software development or technical consulting.
• Proven OOP, database design, and SQL skills.
• Ability to analyze client processes and translate to requirements.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% and U.S. citizenship for public sector roles.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and deploy custom automation on Appian’s platform.
• Integrate ecosystems with REST, SOAP, and JDBC connections.
• Design relational data models and optimize SQL in production.
• Lead Agile delivery with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with client tech and business stakeholders to drive adoption.

Skills

OOP

SQL

Requirements gathering

Mobility

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

REST

SOAP

JDBC

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

Ready to combine your passion for cutting-edge technology with elite strategic problem-solving? Shape the future of digital enterprise leadership.

About the Team

Appian Customer Success is obsessed with delivering exceptional customer outcomes and mission-critical business impact at speed. Our team acts as the elite consulting arm of Appian, partnering directly with the world’s largest commercial clients to bring their most ambitious ideas to life. By joining this high-performance team, you will establish a world-class foundation in professional consulting while directly accelerating global adoption of our AI-Powered Process Automation platform.

The Opportunity

As a Technical Consultant at Appian, you won’t just write code—you will architect modern business transformations. This role offers an unprecedented opportunity to sit at the intersection of business strategy and technical innovation. Instead of being pigeonholed into isolated legacy components, you will own the end-to-end delivery of highly visible, custom software solutions. You will work side-by-side with client executives to solve complex workflow problems, build robust integrations, and empower enterprise teams to achieve Enterprise-Grade Orchestration.

What You’ll Do

• Architect & Implement: Design, develop, and deploy robust, custom automation solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle utilizing Appian’s low-code platform.
• Integrate Ecosystems: Build seamless data connections and scalable APIs to integrate multiple external enterprise systems using REST, SOAP, and JDBC connections.
• Engineer Data Models: Launch new relational data models in production environments and optimize database design through sophisticated SQL development.
• Lead Agile Delivery: Partner within cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies (sprints, stand-ups, pair programming) to rapidly deliver high-value features.
• Empower Clients: Collaborate closely with client technical teams and business stakeholders, driving platform adoption and training users to become self-sufficient.

Required Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience: 1+ years of hands‑on experience in software development or technical implementation consulting.
• Core Engineering: Proven track record with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), database design, and SQL (writing complex queries, joins, and views).
• Requirements Gathering: Demonstrated ability to analyze client business processes and translate them into functional and technical system requirements.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel up to 20% to support customer engagements and on-site collaboration.
• US Citizenship: Candidates being considered for a Public Sector roles must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with modern cloud architecture and environments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, or Elastic Containers.
• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Analytics, and automated test suites within a continuous integration framework.
• We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.

The base salary range provided represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a government clearance differential. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.

• 401(k) plan with company match
• flexible time off
• paid parental leave
• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• wellness programs
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings account contributions
• employee referral bonus program
• learning and development resources
• Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.

Base Salary Range

$75,000 - $175,000 USD

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department‑specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First‑Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee‑led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

Appian provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

• health coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support
• life and disability insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• retirement/pension plan
• wellness dollars
• tuition reimbursement
• family-forming benefits

Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for the most important business processes at the world’s largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and have proven expertise in enterprise operations. For more information, visit appian.com.

Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.