Senior Appian Developer Consultant - Intelligence

Who Are We?

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider dedicated to solving complex challenges for federal agencies. We aim to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government while maintaining a small company culture with large impact.

Groundswell is looking for experienced Senior Appian Consultants to provide integrated architecture support for our delivery teams and act as a trusted advisor to our clients.

• Lead implementation teams through complex technical solutions with Appian and tangential technologies.
• Support design, development, and test activities.
• Guide clients on architecture design, configuration management, Dev Sec Ops , and other program initiatives as needed to drive technical success.
• Ensure solutions are built for scale and performance.
• Create and document implementation best practices and knowledge base articles for internal enablement.
• Provide thought leadership on process improvement.
• Support internal solutions, infrastructure, and tools.
• Mentor, train, and enable resources.

• 3+ years of experience with Appian solutions.
• 5+ years of related IT experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or related area.
• Active Appian Senior or Lead Certification.
• Strong experience with Appian delivery using an Agile methodology.
• Strong technical design, implementation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex concepts easily, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a high‑paced environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph. Preference for candidates with an active TS clearance.
• Must be local to the DC Metro area and able to report to SCIF location.

• Appian
• RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB)
• Web services, integrations, and middleware (RESTful/SOAP, Mule/IIB/Fusion)

• Cloud Computing/IaaS (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Authentication technologies (SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, LDAP)
• Data management and data visualization/BI
• Dev Sec Ops  and/or configuration management
• Machine learning, artificial intelligence

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 4% 401(k) 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 is $ – $, based on skill sets, experience, certifications, and business needs. The disclosed range is an estimate and may vary.

Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes are considered the property of Groundswell and no placement fee will be paid.

Groundswell is an 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.