Appian Solution Architect

• Lead end-to-end design and implementation of Appian-based business process automation solutions
• Gather requirements, plan architecture, and perform hands-on development across Appian Cloud and on-premises environments
• Translate business needs into Appian solutions integrating REST/SOAP APIs, RPA, AWS/Azure, and third-party systems
• Ensure compliance with security, scalability, and performance standards
• Serve as technical expert and trusted advisor to project teams and clients
• Develop and present solution architectures, technical roadmaps, and migration plans
• Mentor developers and junior architects
• Stay current with Appian updates, emerging technologies, and industry trends
• Drive Agile delivery practices and participate in sprint planning
• Oversee deployments and post-launch support
• Develop reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best-practices documentation
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals, and presenting solutions to prospective clients

Requirements

• US Citizenship or eligibility for federal security clearance (as required by contract)
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• A MINIMUM of EIGHT (8) years of professional experience in IT consulting, digital transformation, or enterprise software delivery
• A MINIMUM of FIVE (5) years of hands-on experience architecting and developing solutions in Appian
• Advanced proficiency with Appian SAIL, Process Modeler, Rules, and integrations with REST/SOAP, web services, and cloud platforms
• Current Appian Lead Developer or Solution Architect certifications
• Demonstrated history of ongoing learning and certification in related technologies
• Expert-level understanding of Appian best practices, solution scalability, performance tuning, and cloud security principles
• Experience leading Agile teams and managing the full solution delivery lifecycle, including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices
• An active Federal or DoD security clearance (nice to have)
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills (nice to have)
• Demonstrated leadership in client delivery, technical mentoring, and driving platform adoption and innovation (nice to have)
• Experience in project management within technology or consulting, especially in agile development environments (nice to have)
• Ability to identify and document business process requirements, develop process flow analyses, perform data modeling, and contribute to functional design and project planning (nice to have)
• Hands-on experience with Java development and Maven build tools (nice to have)
• At least 2 years of recent experience working on software development projects for the federal government, including Federal Acquisition Management (nice to have)
• Familiarity with Appian BPM, IBM WebSphere, Mule, LAMP/JBOSS, HADOOP, Java, and Microsoft/.Net (nice to have)
• Background in Enterprise Application Integration (SOA, ESB) and n-tier client-server architectures (nice to have)
• Proactive approach to exploring and adopting new Appian platform features (nice to have)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Appian-based business process automation, including hands-on development, architecture planning, and integration of REST/SOAP APIs. Proven ability to lead Agile teams, mentor developers, and ensure compliance with security and performance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Appian Solution Architecture
• Appian SAIL Development
• Agile Delivery Practices
• Appian Lead Developer Certification
• Cloud Security Principles

Hard Skills

• Appian Development
• REST/SOAP API Integration
• Process Modeling
• Data Modeling
• Java Development
• CI/CD Practices
• Performance Tuning
• Business Process Automation
• Enterprise Application Integration
• Migration Planning

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Technical Mentoring
• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Appian Lead Developer Certification
• Appian Solution Architect Certification

Industry Keywords

• IT Consulting
• Digital Transformation
• Enterprise Software Delivery
• Agile Development
• Federal Security Clearance

Tools & Technologies

• Appian Cloud
• AWS
• Azure
• Maven
• IBM WebSphere
• Mule
• LAMP/JBOSS
• HADOOP
• .Net