Senior Solutions Consultant

appian; Denver (CO); A distancia; USD 130.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Appian is seeking a Senior Solutions Consultant to drive the technology evaluation stage of enterprise sales and to serve as the primary technical advisor and product advocate for our platform.

In this role you will architect bespoke POCs/POVs, present to C-level stakeholders, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with Product Management to feed real-world requirements into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration ecosystem. Location is West Coast or Remote with field travel.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, IS or related field.
• 5+ years in Solutions Consulting, Pre-Sales, or Enterprise Architecture roles.
• Strong fluency in enterprise application architecture, REST APIs, databases, SQL, integrations, cloud environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technical strategy and align with account executives to meet regional sales goals.
• Architect custom solutions: scoping, design and delivery of POCs/POVs for enterprise customers.
• Engage executive buyers and present complex architectures to C-level audiences.
• Own technical validation for RFPs/RFIs and detailed client proposals.
• Influence the product roadmap by communicating real-world customer needs to Product Management.
• Scale the organization by creating reusable assets and mentoring junior staff.

Conocimientos

REST APIs

Databases

SQL

Integrations

Cloud environments

Languages

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / related field

Descripción del empleo

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.

Senior Solutions Consultant

Location : West Coast| Remote, Field Work

Drive the technology evaluation stage of the enterprise sales process and act as the primary technical advisor and product advocate for Appian.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Appian Solutions Consulting team bridges the gap between complex business challenges and cutting-edge technology. We work hand-in-hand with the sales organization to demonstrate how Appian's platform delivers AI-Powered Process Automation and orchestrates critical enterprise workflows. Our mission is to win the trust of technical and business stakeholders alike under our SC 2.0 operating model, proving Appian's undisputed value in competitive enterprise market scenarios.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Senior Solutions Consultant, you have a unique opportunity to combine technical creativity with high-level business acumen. You won't just demo software; you will architect bespoke Proof of Concepts (POCs) that solve the absolute biggest operational hurdles faced by Fortune 500 companies. This role gives you a direct hand in securing high-value enterprise deals, working closely with C-level executives, mentoring junior team members, and acting as a vital feedback loop to our core Product Management teams within our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration ecosystem.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead Technical Strategy: Partner directly with Account Executives to achieve defined regional sales goals and drive the technical strategy for high-value target accounts.
• Architect Custom Solutions: Lead the scoping, design, and delivery of high-quality, custom technical Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Proof of Values (POVs) for prospective enterprise customers.
• Engage Executive Buyers: Present complex technical and business architectures confidently to a C-level audience, effectively positioning Appian's Enterprise-Grade Orchestration capabilities.
• Own Technical Validation: Drive technical responses and functional strategy for RFPs, RFIs, and detailed client proposals, handling complex technical objections with credibility.
• Influence the Product Roadmap: Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management to convey real-world customer requirements and help shape the future software roadmap.
• Scale the Organization: Contribute reusable assets-including architectural blueprints, frameworks, and customer stories-while mentoring associate SCs to scale best practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology, or a closely related technical or business field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Solutions Consultant, Pre-Sales Engineer, Solution Architect, Technical Consultant, Enterprise Architect, or client-facing Professional Services consultant involved in enterprise software sales scenarios.
• Technical Fluency: Strong technical fluency in enterprise application architecture, REST APIs, databases, SQL, integrations, cloud environments, or modern development languages.
• Execution: Proven success delivering technical demonstrations, custom prototypes, or POCs/POVs for enterprise customers alongside a mastered ability to execute deep technical discovery and requirements analysis.
• Travel: Ability to travel to customer locations and field events as required by the assigned region or market, up to 30%-70% travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing solution architectures for highly regulated industries (e.g., Financial Services, Insurance, Life Sciences, or Public Sector).
• Familiarity with production environments, including application servers, web servers, AI-enabled automation, or case management frameworks.
• We value experience with enterprise platforms as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.

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The base salary range per provided represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. 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. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health coverage, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with