Appian Architect - Civilian

About the role

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider dedicated to addressing the most complex challenges faced by federal agencies. We are committed to driving change at a rapid pace and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients on architecture design, integration, scalability, configuration management, DevSecOps, and other program initiatives to ensure technical success.
• Work with client enterprise architecture teams to design and deliver solutions tailored to their unique needs and ecosystems.
• Lead implementation teams through complex technical solutions using Appian and related technologies.
• Evaluate emerging or incumbent technologies for their value and fit in client or back-office implementations.
• Create and document implementation best practices and knowledge base articles for internal enablement.
• Provide thought leadership on process improvement, mentoring, training, and enabling resources.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience with Appian solutions.
• 6+ years of related IT experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Active Appian Lead Certification.
• Strong experience with Agile delivery.
• Strong technical implementation skills.
• Strong database design and development skills.
• Experience evaluating and resolving issues found during system security testing.
• Experience with Appian Cloud configuration and support processes.
• Experience implementing Cloud, On-Premises, and Hybrid platform deployments.
• Experience in network infrastructure concepts and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to details, ability to work in a high-paced environment, multi-task, and work both independently and as a team.
• Preference given to candidates local to the DC Metro area.
• U.S. Citizen required.
• Must be willing to travel 0-15% to client meetings in Washington, DC area and Dallas, TX.

Skills

• Certification: Active Appian Lead Certification.
• Experience Working In The Following Technologies: RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL), Authentication (e.g., SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, LDAP), Web services, Integrations and Middleware (e.g., RESTful/SOAP, Mule/IIB/Fusion), Cloud Computing/IaaS (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), Source Control (e.g., Git, SVN, CVS), Software troubleshooting and performance tuning.

Benefits

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

Pay

The salary range for this role is $113,230.00 - $200,508.00, taking into account various factors including skill sets, experience, and training.

Schedule

Not specified.