Principal Appian Consultant

Job Description:

What You'll do:

• Lead implementation teams through complex technical solutions with Appian and tangential technologies

• Guides clients on Agile, QA, and governance for multi-app platform implementations

• Supports design, development, and test activities across multiple client projects

• Supports large scale implementation teams consisting of multiple development pods

• Guide clients on architecture design, platform scalability, configuration management, DevSecOps, 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

Who We are Looking For:

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. Principal Appian Consultants 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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/MariaDB)

• 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

Preferred Skills:

• 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

• DevSecOps and/or Configuration Management

• Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

• 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