Appian Architect

Who Are We
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name Groundswell represents our commitment to be an unstoppable seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious be bold and drive change at a rapid pace Join us where well make a greater impact together.

What Youll do:

Groundswell is looking for experiencedtechnical Appian consultantsto provide integrated architecture support for our delivery teams and act as a trusted advisors to our clients. Architects help scale our business by providing expert guidance on solution delivery and designing and integrating cutting-edge Appian solutions into our clients architecture. Architects mentor our delivery teams on best practices for advanced technical solutions and platform design and implement internal processes and tools to improve the efficiencies of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide clients on architecture design integration scalability configuration management DevSecOps and other program initiatives as needed to drive technical success

• Work with client enterprise architecture teams to design and deliver solutions that fit their unique needs and ecosystems

• Guide implementation teams through complex technical solutions with Appian and tangential technologies

• Ensure solutions are built for scale and performance

• Integrate multi-tier architecture through integrations and system configuration

• Evaluate emerging or incumbent technologies for value and fit in client or back-office implementations

• Create and document implementation best practices as well as knowledge base articles for internal enablement

• Provide thought leadership on process improvement

• Support internal solutions infrastructure and tools

• Mentorship training and enablement of resources

Required Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience with Appian solutions

• 6 years of related IT experience

• Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) or higher in Computer Science Information Systems Systems Engineering or related area

• Active Appian Lead Certification

• Strong experience with Agile delivery

• Strong technical implementation skills

• Strong database design and development skills

• Experience evaluating and resolving issues found during system security testing

• Experience with Appian Cloud configuration and support processes

• Experience implementing Cloud On-Premises and Hybrid platform deployments

• Experience in network infrastructure concepts and troubleshooting techniques

• 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 details 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)

• This is a hybrid position (on-site McLean VA / remote)

• Must be able to obtain and maintain federal government security clearance. U.S. Citizen (no dual citizenship) is required for clearance purposes. Active Secret clearance or higher preferred.
  

Experience Working In The Following Technologies Required:

• RDBMS (e.g. Oracle SQL Server MySQL)

• Authentication (e.g. SAML Kerberos OAuth LDAP)

• Web services Integrations and Middleware (e.g. RESTful/SOAP Mule/IIB/Fusion)

• Cloud Computing/IaaS (e.g. AWS Azure Google Cloud)

• Source Control (e.g. Git SVN CVS)

• Software troubleshooting and performance tuning

Skills:

Certification:

Why Youll Never Want to Leave:

• 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

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

NOTE:Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws.

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Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA

• Know your rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
  

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact us ator.