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Guidehouse · 9 hours ago

Appian Solution Architect

McLean, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Guidehouse is a consulting firm that specializes in SaaS, PaaS, and cloud solutions. The Appian Solution Architect will lead digital transformation initiatives for enterprise clients by architecting scalable solutions on the Appian platform and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful outcomes.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end design and implementation of Appian-based business process automation solutions, including requirements gathering, architecture planning, and hands-on development across Appian Cloud and on-premises environments

Translate business needs into actionable Appian solutions, integrating with third-party systems (e.g., REST/SOAP APIs, RPA, cloud services like AWS/Azure) and ensuring compliance with security, scalability, and performance standards

Serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor, guiding project teams and clients through platform decisions, solution design, and implementation strategies

Develop and present solution architectures, technical roadmaps, and migration plans to business and technical leadership, articulating value and risk mitigation strategies

Mentor developers and junior architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the organization

Stay current with Appian product updates, emerging technologies, and industry trends to proactively recommend enhancements, new accelerators, and innovative approaches to clients

Drive Agile delivery practices, participate in sprint planning, and oversee successful deployments and post-launch support to ensure customer satisfaction and solution sustainability

Contribute to the development of reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best practices documentation for the Appian practice

Support business development activities by identifying new opportunities, participating in proposal creation, and presenting solutions to prospective clients

Qualification

Appian architectureAppian SAILREST/SOAP integrationAgile deliveryAWSAzureRPA toolsCI/CDTechnical mentoringCommunication skillsPresentation skillsLeadershipProblem-solving

Required

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, including advanced proficiency with Appian SAIL, Process Modeler, Rules, and integration with REST/SOAP, web services, and cloud platforms, etc

Current Appian Lead Developer or Solution Architect certifications, with a demonstrated history of ongoing learning and certification in related technologies (e.g., Appian Level 2/3, AWS, Azure, RPA tools)

Expert-level understanding of Appian best practices, solution scalability, performance tuning, and cloud security principles

Experience leading Agile teams and managing full solution delivery lifecycle, including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices

Preferred

An active Federal or DoD security clearance

Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Demonstrated leadership in client delivery, technical mentoring, and driving platform adoption and innovation in large organizations

Experience in project management within technology or consulting, especially in agile development environments

Ability to identify and document business process requirements, develop process flow analyses, perform data modeling, and contribute to functional design and project planning

Hands-on experience with Java development and Maven build tools

At least 2 years of recent experience working on software development projects for the federal government, including Federal Acquisition Management

Familiarity with industry-standard platforms and programming languages, such as Appian BPM, IBM WebSphere, Mule, LAMP/JBOSS, HADOOP, Java, and Microsoft/.Net

Background in Enterprise Application Integration (SOA, ESB) and n-tier client-server architectures

A proactive approach to exploring and adopting new features on the Appian platform