Principal Appian Consultant

Who Are We? Groundswell is a premier technology integrator 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. Our company culture is small with big reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we'll make a greater impact together.

• Lead implementation teams through complex technical solutions with Appian and tangential technologies.
• Guide clients on Agile, QA, and governance for multi-app platform implementations.
• Support design, development, and test activities across multiple client projects.
• Support large scale implementation teams consisting of multiple development pods.
• Guide clients on architecture design, platform scalability, 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 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.

Groundswell is looking for experienced Appian Consultants to provide leadership for our delivery teams and act as a trusted advisor to our clients. Principal Appian Consultants 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 best practices for advanced technical solutions and platform design, work with our clients on the most technically challenging Appian programs, and implement internal processes and tools to improve the efficiencies of the business.

• 5+ 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 Lead Certification.
• Expert experience with Appian delivery using an Agile methodology.
• Strong technical design and implementation and problem-solving skills.
• 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 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 including courtesy, professionalism, and a "do whatever it takes" attitude).
• RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL/Maria
  
  DB).
• Web services, Integrations and Middleware (e.g., RESTful/SOAP, Mule/IIB/Fusion).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual citizenship).
• Possess an Active Clearance or candidate must be clearable.

• UI/UX Design.
• Cloud Computing/IaaS (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Authentication (e.g., 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% 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…