Appian Solution Architect

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• Lead digital transformation initiatives for enterprise clients.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high‑performing Appian solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to deliver impactful outcomes.
• Design and implement Appian‑based business process automation, including requirements gathering, architecture planning, and hands‑on development across Appian Cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Translate business needs into actionable Appian solutions, integrating with third‑party systems (REST/SOAP APIs, RPA, AWS/Azure) and ensuring compliance with security, scalability, and performance standards.
• Serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor, guiding project teams and clients through platform decisions, solution design, and implementation strategies.
• Develop and present solution architectures, technical roadmaps, and migration plans to business and technical leadership.
• Mentor developers and junior architects.
• Stay current with Appian product updates and emerging technologies.
• Drive Agile delivery practices, participate in sprint planning, and oversee successful deployments and post‑launch support.
• Contribute to reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best‑practice documentation.
• Support business development activities, including opportunity identification, proposal creation, and client presentations.

• US citizenship or eligibility for federal security clearance.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in IT consulting, digital transformation, or enterprise software delivery.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience architecting and developing solutions in Appian, including advanced proficiency with Appian SAIL, Process Modeler, Rules, and integration with REST/SOAP, web services, and cloud platforms.
• Current Appian Lead Developer or Solution Architect certifications.
• Expert‑level understanding of Appian best practices, scalability, performance tuning, and cloud security principles.
• Experience leading Agile teams and managing full solution delivery lifecycle (CI/CD, automated testing, Dev Ops).

• Active Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in client delivery and platform adoption.
• Experience in project management within technology or consulting, especially agile.
• Ability to identify and document business process requirements, develop flow analyses, perform data modeling, and contribute to functional design.
• Hands‑on experience with Java and Maven.
• Experience working on federal government software projects, including acquisition management.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard platforms and programming languages (e.g., Mule, LAMP/JBoss, Hadoop, .NET).
• Background in Enterprise Application Integration (SOA, ESB) and n‑tier client‑server architectures.
• Proactive approach to adopting new features on the Appian platform.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Discretionary variable incentive bonus (position may be eligible)
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Student Loan Pay Down
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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