Senior Appian Data Architect for Federal Programs

Groundswell; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

On-site gym

Job summary

Groundswell is seeking an experienced Appian Data Architect to design scalable data solutions for a mission-critical federal program. Lead data architecture, modeling, and integrations within Appian, coordinating with solution architects, developers, and client stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective data solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in related fields, deep SQL/data modeling expertise, and strong communication. Prior federal program experience and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, application/data architecture, or related technical disciplines.
• Significant experience designing data solutions for complex enterprise applications.
• Strong experience with relational databases, SQL, data modeling and performance optimization.
• Experience with Appian or comparable low-code/BPM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable data architectures for enterprise applications on Appian.
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models and data structures.
• Design data solutions including Appian data stores, record types, and data synchronization.
• Define data storage, access, integration, and exchange across Appian and external systems.
• Design relational databases and write complex SQL queries for performance.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements.
• Evaluate and improve data structures for scalability, performance, and quality.
• Create data integrations using APIs and web services.
• Establish data governance, security, metadata, and access controls.
• Troubleshoot data/architecture issues and recommend resolutions.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure alignment with standards.
• Mentor development teams and guide Appian data solutions.
• Engage with federal stakeholders to translate requirements into architecture.

Skills

Appian

Data modeling

SQL & DB design

Integrations

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related

Tools

Appian

Job description

Groundswell is seeking an experienced Appian Data Architect to design scalable data solutions for a mission-critical federal program. Lead data architecture, modeling, and integrations within Appian, coordinating with solution architects, developers, and client stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective data solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in related fields, deep SQL/data modeling expertise, and strong communication. Prior federal program experience and U.S.