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Appian Solution ArchitectGuidehouse • McLean, VA, United States
Appian Solution Architect

Appian Solution Architect

Guidehouse • McLean, VA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Join to apply for the Appian Solution Architect role at Guidehouse .

Responsibilities

  • Lead digital transformation initiatives for enterprise clients.
  • Architect scalable, secure, and high‑performing Appian solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to deliver impactful outcomes.
  • Design and implement Appian‑based business process automation, 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 (REST / SOAP APIs, RPA, 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.
  • Mentor developers and junior architects.
  • Stay current with Appian product updates and emerging technologies.
  • Drive Agile delivery practices, participate in sprint planning, and oversee successful deployments and post‑launch support.
  • Contribute to reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best‑practice documentation.
  • Support business development activities, including opportunity identification, proposal creation, and client presentations.

Qualifications

  • US citizenship or eligibility for federal security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of professional experience in IT consulting, digital transformation, or enterprise software delivery.
  • Minimum 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.
  • Current Appian Lead Developer or Solution Architect certifications.
  • Expert‑level understanding of Appian best practices, scalability, performance tuning, and cloud security principles.
  • Experience leading Agile teams and managing full solution delivery lifecycle (CI / CD, automated testing, DevOps).
  • Nice to Have

  • Active Federal or DoD security clearance.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership in client delivery and platform adoption.
  • Experience in project management within technology or consulting, especially agile.
  • Ability to identify and document business process requirements, develop flow analyses, perform data modeling, and contribute to functional design.
  • Hands‑on experience with Java and Maven.
  • Experience working on federal government software projects, including acquisition management.
  • Familiarity with industry‑standard platforms and programming languages (e.g., Mule, LAMP / JBoss, Hadoop, .NET).
  • Background in Enterprise Application Integration (SOA, ESB) and n‑tier client‑server architectures.
  • Proactive approach to adopting new features on the Appian platform.
  • What We Offer

    Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.

    Benefits Include

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Discretionary variable incentive bonus (position may be eligible)
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
  • About Guidehouse

    Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

    Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

    If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1‑571‑633‑1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com.

    All information you provide will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

    All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com.

    Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored. Guidehouse will never charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

    Guidehouse will report any money related to a job opportunity to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

    Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and will not be subject to a placement fee.

    Seniority Level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment Type

    Full-time

    Job Function

    Engineering and Information Technology

    Industries

    Business Consulting and Services

    Job Family

    SAAS / PAAS / Cloud Consulting

    Travel

    Up to 25% travel required.

    Clearance

    Ability to Obtain Secret.

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