Appian Architect

Who Are We?

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. We are a small company culture with a big company reach and results. Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.

Groundswell is looking for experienced technical Appian consultants to provide integrated architecture support for our delivery teams and act as a trusted advisor 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 client's architecture. They mentor our delivery teams on advanced technical solutions and platform design and implement internal processes and tools to improve the efficiencies of the business.

Our Appian practice is led by experienced Appian alumni with decades of enterprise‑scale delivery experience at federal agencies. Every day you’ll be teaming up with a diverse, enthusiastic, multidisciplinary team of creative minds with a smart sense of humor.

• Guide clients on architecture design, integration, scalability, configuration management, Dev Sec Ops , and other program initiatives 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 and knowledge‑base articles for internal enablement
• Provide thought leadership on process improvement
• Support internal solutions, infrastructure, and tools
• Mentor, train, and enable resources

• 4+ years of experience with Appian solutions
• 5+ years of related IT experience
• Bachelor’s 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 skill 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 detail, ability to work in a high‑paced environment, multi‑task (prioritize and manage), and work both independently and as a team (team‑building skills, courtesy, professionalism, and a "do whatever it takes" attitude)
• This is a hybrid position (on‑site McLean VA / remote)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual citizenship)
• Possess an Active Clearance or candidate must be clearable

• 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

• Programming/scripting (e.g., Java, C++/C#, Perl, Python)
• Data management and data visualization/BI
• Content management (e.g., CMIS, Alfresco, Open Text)
• Dev Sec Ops
• Machine learning, artificial intelligence
• Networking concepts
• Application servers (e.g., JBoss, Tomcat, Weblogic, Web Sphere)
• Web servers (e.g., Apache, IIS)
• Operating systems (e.g.,…