Appian Principal Developer Consultant - National Security

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 lead and innovate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation teams through complex technical solutions with Appian and related technologies
• Guide clients on Agile, QA, and governance for multi-app platform implementations
• Support design, development, and test activities across multiple client projects
• Support large-scale implementation teams consisting of multiple development pods
• Guide clients on architecture design, platform scalability, configuration management, DevSecOps, and other program initiatives
• Create and document implementation best practices and knowledge base articles for internal enablement
• Provide thought leadership on process improvement
• Mentorship, training, and enablement of resources

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Appian solutions
• 5+ years of related IT experience
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related area
• Active Lead Certification
• Expert 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
• 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
• RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB)
• Web services, Integrations and Middleware (e.g., RESTful/SOAP, Mule/IIB/Fusion)
• US Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance

Preferred Skills

• UI/UX Design
• 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

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