Appian Architect - Civilian

About the role

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider dedicated to addressing the 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 suitability 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 and mentoring, training, and enabling of resources.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience with Appian solutions.
• 6+ years of related IT experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a 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.

Qualifications

• Experience working in RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL).
• Experience with Authentication (e.g., SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, LDAP).
• Experience with Web services, Integrations, and Middleware (e.g., RESTful/SOAP, Mule/IIB/Fusion).
• Experience with Cloud Computing/IaaS (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with Source Control (e.g., Git, SVN, CVS).
• Experience with Software troubleshooting and performance tuning.

Skills

• Certification: Active Appian Lead Certification.

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 such as skill sets, experience, and organizational needs.

Schedule

Reasonable estimates of the current range have not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differentials.