Appian Developer Consultant - Civilian

About the role

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider dedicated to addressing the complex challenges faced by federal agencies. As a small company with a big impact, we seek individuals who are ready to drive change at a rapid pace.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on Appian implementation on our delivery teams and act as a trusted advisor to our clients.
• Help scale the business by providing expert guidance on solution delivery and designing and integrating cutting-edge Appian solutions into client's architecture.
• Deliver on best practices for advanced technical solutions and platform design, and implement internal processes and tools to improve business efficiency.
• Implement complex technical solutions with Appian and tangential technologies.
• Hands-on design, development, and test activities.
• Guide clients on design, configuration management, DevSecOps, and other program initiatives to drive technical success.
• Ensure solutions are built for scale and performance.
• Drive process improvement for our clients.
• Mentorship, training, and enablement of resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in developing Appian solutions.
• 2+ years of related IT experience.
• Preference given to candidates with active Appian Senior or Lead certifications.
• Strong experience with Appian delivery using an Agile methodology.
• Strong technical design and implementation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner, both verbally and written; active listening skills to gather key information from internal and external partners; analytical and strategic foresight.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work in a high-paced environment, multi-task (prioritize and manage), and work both independently and as a team (team-building skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a “do whatever it takes attitude”).
• US Citizenship required.
• Preference given to candidates local to the DC Metro area.
• Experience working in the following technologies:
• Appian
• RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB)
• Web services, Integrations and Middleware (e.g., RESTful/SOAP, Mule/IIB/Fusion)
• Experience working in the following areas is a plus:
• Cloud Computing/IaaS (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Authentication (e.g., SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, LDAP)
• Data management and data visualization/BIDevSecOps and/or Configuration Management
• Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Possession of active Appian Senior or Lead certifications preferred.
• Experience with Appian delivery using an Agile methodology.
• Strong technical design and implementation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner, both verbally and written; active listening skills to gather key information from internal and external partners; analytical and strategic foresight.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work in a high-paced environment, multi-task (prioritize and manage), and work both independently and as a team (team-building skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a “do whatever it takes attitude”).
• Experience working in the following technologies:
• Appian
• RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB)
• Web services, Integrations and Middleware (e.g., RESTful/SOAP, Mule/IIB/Fusion)
• Experience working in the following areas is a plus:
• Cloud Computing/IaaS (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Authentication (e.g., SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, LDAP)
• Data management and data visualization/BIDevSecOps and/or Configuration Management
• Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

Skills

• Certification: Active Appian Senior or Lead certifications preferred.

Benefits

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

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $98,855.00 - $138,979.00

Schedule

Some travel may be required for client meetings (0-15%).