Appian Architect

Sabel Systems Technology Solutions • Beavercreek, OH

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About The Position

Sabel Systems designs and delivers digital engineering ecosystems for Department of Defense programs, connecting data, systems, and personnel in secure, scalable environments. The Appian Architect leads the design, architecture, and target-state definition of enterprise-grade Appian solutions across multiple applications, ensuring scalability, maintainability, security, and alignment with DoD business objectives.

The role translates stakeholder requirements into technical specifications and solution architectures; defines platform, environment, integration, database, migration, and security strategies; and establishes architectural governance and development standards. The architect provides technical leadership across projects, guides Agile/Scrum practices, resolves complex technical issues, communicates with clients and senior stakeholders, and mentors senior and lead developers. The position also defines strategies for using Appian AI/ML capabilities across the application portfolio.

Sabel Systems emphasizes mission-focused delivery, employee growth, and well-being. Compensation is determined in partnership with the Hiring Manager and may vary according to contract and labor category alignment, experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and geographic location. The company offers a benefits package that includes healthcare, financial assistance in the event of illness, injury, disability, loss of work, or death, health savings accounts, retirement plans, paid time off, paid holidays, and education and training program reimbursement.

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 an Appian architecture or technical lead capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Appian Lead Developer Certification (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, including establishing database architecture standards and optimizing schemas at scale; proficiency with Oracle, SQL Server, or similar relational databases.
• Experience architecting REST, SOAP, and web service API integrations and establishing integration patterns and standards for development teams.
• Experience designing and overseeing ETL and data migration strategy across complex, multi-system environments.
• Proficiency with Agile/Scrum methodologies at program or portfolio level and experience using Jira or similar project management tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of federal security standards, compliance requirements, and Section 508 accessibility guidelines.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity requirements and the ATO process, including RMF, security control implementation, and system security documentation.
• Track record of establishing technical governance, coding standards, and mentorship programs across development teams.

Nice To Haves

• Appian Certified Expert-level credentials or multiple advanced Appian certifications beyond Lead Developer (L4).
• Experience with Appian AI capabilities, including document processing (RPA), intelligent forms, and generative AI integrations at a platform or strategy level.
• 5+ years of combined software development and/or technical consulting experience in government or federal contracting environments, ideally in an architecture capacity.
• Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Oracle Cloud in enterprise or government contexts, including architecture-level decision-making.
• Knowledge of SAFe or other enterprise agile methodologies.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and automated testing frameworks at an architecture or standards level.
• Familiarity with DoD/Federal standards including FISMA, FedRAMP, and federal IT acquisition regulations (FAR/DFAR).
• Experience with Business Process Management platforms, workflow automation, or enterprise-scale process reengineering.
• Prior experience leading or formally mentoring Lead Developers and Sr. Developers in a technical leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and target-state definition of enterprise-grade Appian solutions, including process models, rules, CDTs, portals, and interfaces.
• Define target-state architecture for new environments and platform migrations, including environment setup, configuration strategy, and integration patterns.
• Translate complex DoD stakeholder requirements into technical specifications and solution architectures in partnership with business analysts and product owners.
• Architect API integrations connecting Appian applications with legacy systems, cloud platforms, and third-party services; establish reusable integration standards and patterns.
• Define and oversee ETL and data migration strategy from legacy systems to Appian environments, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Establish SQL and data architecture standards, oversee relational database design, and guide developers on performance optimization and schema design.
• Own Appian security architecture, including authentication and authorization design, cybersecurity requirements, and ATO activities; partner with ISSOs and ISSMs on security controls and system security documentation.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, architectural governance, and implementation best practices; lead code and technical design reviews.
• Participate in and shape program-level Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning, technical backlog prioritization, and cross-team coordination using Jira.
• Serve as the final escalation point for complex technical issues; lead root cause analysis and define preventive architectural changes.
• Lead technical demonstrations and architecture reviews with clients and senior stakeholders, explaining technical tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor and develop Sr. Developers and Lead Developers, establishing Appian best practices, technical governance, and growth pathways.
• Define strategy for leveraging Appian AI/ML capabilities, including document processing, chatbots, and predictive workflows.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Financial assistance in the event of illness, injury, disability, loss of work, or death
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Education and training program reimbursement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior