Cognizant

Appian Architect

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1 month ago
Singapore, SingaporeSenior

Responsibilities

  • Lead solution architecture and design for Appian applications delivered to Singapore Government and statutory-board clients.
  • Define and govern Appian data models, CDT structures, relational database designs, and security models.
  • Design and review SAIL interfaces, process models, Records, Sites, and Task Reports for enterprise-scale performance and maintainability.
  • Architect external integrations using Integration Objects, connected systems, web services, and APIs.
  • Direct the design, development, and governance of custom Appian plug-ins.
  • Lead requirements workshops and translate government policy and business requirements into end-to-end Appian blueprints.
  • Own Appian environment strategy, installation, and server-side configuration guidance across development, testing, staging, and production.
  • Establish Appian DevOps practices for packaging, deployment pipelines, version control, and environment promotion.
  • Run Appian HealthCheck reviews, analyze logs and performance issues, and drive remediation before audits or go-live.
  • Provide technical governance in architecture, security, and VAPT reviews and mentor developers on Appian and agency standards.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of hands-on Appian development or architecture experience and 10 years of overall IT experience.
  • Experience with Appian 20.x and later, including Process HQ, AI Skills/document extraction, and Robotic Process Automation where applicable.
  • Advanced SAIL scripting skills and deep experience with CDTs, including nested and versioned data types.
  • Extensive experience designing Task Reports, Records, and Sites for enterprise deployments.
  • Experience with Appian security groups, role maps, security inheritance, records-level security, and role-based access control.
  • Experience integrating external systems through Integration Objects, connectors, web services, and APIs.
  • Experience developing and governing custom Appian plug-ins.
  • Knowledge of relational data modeling and RDBMS concepts, including Oracle, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
  • Understanding of Appian installation, server-side configuration, environment architecture, troubleshooting, HealthCheck reports, and enterprise DevOps practices.
  • Appian Certified Associate Developer, Senior Developer, and Lead Developer certifications.
  • Prior Singapore Government or statutory-board project experience and knowledge of public-sector governance, Smart Nation guidelines, GCC 2.0, data residency, VAPT, and audit requirements are strongly preferred or advantageous.
  • Strong stakeholder communication, architecture presentation, documentation, prioritization, and client-engagement skills.

Benefits

  • Willingness to work on-site at government premises is required where applicable, including restricted internet or device-access environments.
  • The role supports Singapore Government and statutory-board projects involving public-sector cloud, security, audit, and governance requirements.

Tech Stack

AWSAzureMicrosoft SQL ServerPostgreSQLSails.js

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About Cognizant

10,000+ employees

Cognizant is a public IT services and consulting firm that designs, builds, and runs enterprise technology, including digital engineering, cloud modernization, data/AI, and managed services. It sells consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing on multi-year engagements to large enterprises in healthcare, banking, retail, communications, and manufacturing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant is NASDAQ-listed (CTSH) and a Fortune 500 company.

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