Appian Architect
SABEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC7 days ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, architecture, and target-state definition of enterprise Appian solutions, including process models, rules, CDTs, portals, and interfaces.
- Define environment setup, configuration strategy, migration plans, and integration patterns across the Appian application portfolio.
- Translate complex DoD stakeholder requirements into technical specifications and solution architectures.
- Architect REST, SOAP, and JDBC integrations and establish reusable integration standards.
- Define ETL and data migration strategies while ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Establish SQL, data architecture, relational database, schema, and performance standards.
- Own Appian security architecture, authentication and authorization design, cybersecurity requirements, ATO activities, and security documentation.
- Establish coding standards, architectural governance, implementation practices, and technical review processes.
- Support program-level Agile/Scrum planning, technical backlog prioritization, and cross-team coordination using Jira.
- Lead root cause analysis and resolve system-wide or cross-application technical issues.
- Present technical demonstrations and architecture reviews to clients and senior stakeholders.
- Mentor Sr. Developers and Lead Developers and establish Appian development best practices and growth pathways.
- Define strategy for Appian AI/ML capabilities including document processing, chatbots, and predictive workflows.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship or eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- 8-10+ years of hands-on software development experience, including at least 5-6+ years in Appian architecture or technical lead capacity.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Appian Lead Developer Certification at L4+ or equivalent advanced Appian certification.
- Experience defining target-state architecture, environment strategy, and technical governance across multiple Appian applications or a large enterprise portfolio.
- Strong SQL expertise, relational database architecture experience, and proficiency with Oracle, SQL Server, or similar databases.
- Experience architecting REST, SOAP, and web service integrations and establishing development standards.
- Experience designing and overseeing ETL and data migration strategies across complex, multi-system environments.
- Program- or portfolio-level Agile/Scrum experience and familiarity with Jira or similar tools.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
- Understanding of federal security standards, compliance requirements, Section 508, cybersecurity controls, RMF, ATO processes, and system security documentation.
- Track record establishing technical governance, coding standards, and mentorship programs.
- Preferred qualifications include expert-level Appian credentials, Appian AI experience, federal contracting experience, AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Oracle Cloud architecture experience, SAFe knowledge, DevOps and automated testing experience, Git, and familiarity with FISMA, FedRAMP, FAR, and DFAR.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits, financial assistance programs, health savings accounts, retirement plans, paid time off, and paid holidays.
- Education and training program reimbursement.
- Competitive benefits and compensation package; compensation is determined based on contract and labor category alignment, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.