Appian Architect - 70100481

About the role

As an Appian Architect, you will design and deliver scalable, secure, and reliable business process management solutions using the Appian platform. You will collaborate with client stakeholders, technical teams, architects, and developers to define solution architectures, establish development standards, and drive successful implementation of enterprise BPM initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture and solution design for enterprise Appian BPM implementations.
• Design and establish reusable frameworks, components, and architectural patterns that enable scalable and maintainable Appian solutions.
• Partner with client business and technical teams to gather requirements, identify technical components, and translate business needs into robust Appian solutions.
• Create high-level and detailed design documentation for Appian workflows, integrations, and application components.
• Lead the design and development of Appian BPM workflows, process models, and automation solutions.
• Design and develop integration components using APIs and web services to connect Appian with enterprise applications and external systems.
• Guide development activities involving Appian SAIL, CDTs, Records, Sites, task reports, and related Appian platform capabilities.
• Support CI/CD implementation, production deployments, application releases, and defect resolution activities.
• Review solution designs and implementations to ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Appian L1, L2, or L3 Certification.
• Strong experience architecting, designing, and delivering Appian BPM solutions in enterprise environments.
• Expertise in Appian SAIL, Process Modeling, Records, Sites, CDTs, task reports, workflow development, and business process automation.
• Proven experience designing reusable frameworks, components, and architectural patterns for Appian applications.
• Hands-on experience developing integrations with REST APIs, web services, and enterprise systems.
• Experience creating architecture documents, high-level designs, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and deployment automation practices.
• Strong understanding of Appian implementation methodologies and BPM best practices.
• Experience supporting production deployments, troubleshooting issues, and resolving application defects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with client business and technical teams.

Skills

These will help you stand out:

• Advanced Appian certifications and experience leading large-scale Appian transformation programs.
• Experience defining enterprise BPM architecture standards and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of cloud-native application architectures and modern integration patterns.
• Experience mentoring development teams and establishing Appian development best practices.
• Strong understanding of application security, performance optimization, and scalability considerations.
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps-focused delivery environments.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring work from a client or Cognizant office in Louisville, Kentucky or Dallas, Texas. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project, business, and client requirements.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $138,000 and $162,000, depending on experience and other qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.