Senior Appian Developer Consultant - Intelligence

Groundswell Corporation; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 115,439 - 162,293; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

4% 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement and professional development

Job summary

Groundswell Corporation in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a Senior Appian Consultant to provide integrated architecture support and act as a trusted advisor to clients. The role involves leading implementation teams, guiding on architecture design, and mentoring resources.

Applicants should have 3+ years of Appian experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, with strong technical and communication skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range of $115,439.00 – $162,293.00.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Appian solutions.
• 5+ years of related IT experience.
• Active Appian Senior or Lead Certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation teams through complex technical solutions.
• Guide clients on architecture design and program initiatives.
• Document implementation best practices.
• Mentor and train resources.

Skills

Experience with Appian solutions

IT experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related area

Tools

Appian

RDBMS

Web services integrations

Job description

Who Are We?

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider dedicated to solving complex challenges for federal agencies. We aim to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government while maintaining a small company culture with large impact.

Position Summary

Groundswell is looking for experienced Senior Appian Consultants to provide integrated architecture support for our delivery teams and act as a trusted advisor to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation teams through complex technical solutions with Appian and tangential technologies.
• Support design, development, and test activities.
• Guide clients on architecture design, configuration management, DevSecOps, and other program initiatives as needed to drive technical success.
• Ensure solutions are built for scale and performance.
• Create and document implementation best practices and knowledge base articles for internal enablement.
• Provide thought leadership on process improvement.
• Support internal solutions, infrastructure, and tools.
• Mentor, train, and enable resources.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Appian solutions.
• 5+ years of related IT experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related area.
• Active Appian Senior or Lead Certification.
• Strong experience with Appian delivery using an Agile methodology.
• Strong technical design, implementation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex concepts easily, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a high‑paced environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph. Preference for candidates with an active TS clearance.
• Must be local to the DC Metro area and able to report to SCIF location.

Required Technical Experience

• Appian
• RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB)
• Web services, integrations, and middleware (RESTful/SOAP, Mule/IIB/Fusion)

Preferred Technical Experience

• Cloud Computing/IaaS (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Authentication technologies (SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, LDAP)
• Data management and data visualization/BI
• DevSecOps and/or configuration management
• Machine learning, artificial intelligence

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 4% 401(k) match (immediate vesting)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
• Flexible work schedule
• On‑site gym and childcare option

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $115,439.00 – $162,293.00, based on skill sets, experience, certifications, and business needs. The disclosed range is an estimate and may vary.

Recruiting Practices

Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes are considered the property of Groundswell and no placement fee will be paid.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Groundswell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.