Consultant (Technical, TS/SCI with Polygraph, Intel)
About the role
We are seeking a Consultant to join our Customer Success team. In this role, you will be engaging with our customers post-sales to develop software solutions on the Appian platform. These applications help companies drive digital transformation and competitive differentiation. Your primary responsibility will be to work throughout the entire project life-cycle to define, design, develop and implement custom software and AI solutions using Appian’s platform for our commercial clients.
Responsibilities
- Work with clients to define business processes and gather functional and technical system requirements
- Develop software solutions on the Appian platform
- Understand client's business processes and technical needs
- Leverage agile methodologies (pair programming, stand-ups, planning sessions, and sprints)
- Write SQL queries and design database models
- Implement APIs to integrate with multiple systems
- Apply AI tools such as RAG, agentic workflows, prompt engineering, and generative models
- Collaborate with client's technical teams and business users throughout the software and development life cycle
- Drive adoption by empowering clients to build process applications on their own
Requirements
- An Active Government Clearance (Top Secret or higher, without any limitations) is required for this opening
- Ability and interest to maintain an Active TS:SCI Clearance (CI or FLS), with the ability and willingness to perform work within cleared facilities (SCIF work is required)
- 1+ years of experience with hands-on software development or technical consulting
- B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or related field/degree
- Willingness to travel; 20% or less annually to support customer engagement
Qualifications
- Basic understanding of object-oriented programming
- Experience working with relational databases and database design/data modeling
- SQL skills (writing queries, joins, views, etc.)
- Knowledge of software testing practices (test-driven development, automated test suites within a continuous integration framework)
- Integrations experience using APIs such as REST and SOAP, JDBC connections, and web services
- Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics, Machine Learning, Google Cloud, Application Integration, Database, Developer Tools, Management & Governance, and Elastic Containers (preferred)
Skills
- Strategic problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Passion for technology and continuous learning
- Ability to ask "why" and solve the right problems
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Retirement/pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account contributions
- Employee referral bonus program
- Learning and development resources
Pay and benefits
The base salary range provided represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a government clearance differential. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
Tools and Resources
- Training and Development: Department-specific training during onboarding and continuous learning through mentorship and the First-Friend program.
- Growth Opportunities: Leadership program, Appian University training library, skills-based training, and tuition reimbursement.
- Community: Immersion into the company's inclusive culture through 8 employee-led affinity groups.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We've been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.