Appian BPM Architect

RTX•US-TX-REMOTE, TX

1d•$132,400 - $251,600•Remote

About The Position

RTX Enterprise Services is seeking an experienced Appian Architect to lead the technical design, architecture, and operational support of applications running on the Appian platform. The role is responsible for maintaining platform stability, guiding architectural decisions, resolving complex defects, designing scalable enhancements, and supporting cloud-based operations. The ideal candidate has deep Appian expertise, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience architecting solutions in Azure or AWS cloud environments, along with Linux and Kubernetes proficiency. The position is remote and U.S.-based. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. The salary range is $132,400–$251,600 USD, and compensation depends on factors including role, responsibilities, experience, location, education, and skills. RTX describes its total rewards package as including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits, career development, and recognition programs. Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and backup care. Incentive compensation may also be available, but is not guaranteed.

Requirements

A university degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
Advanced hands-on experience with the Appian platform, including workflow architecture and system design, and demonstrated experience architecting Appian solutions in Azure or AWS cloud environments.
Proficiency with Linux and Kubernetes for operational support or platform-related components.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in SQL for diagnostics and workflow analysis.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Prior experience supporting production systems in an enterprise environment.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with containerized architectures or DevOps pipelines related to Appian deployments.
Agile/Scrum experience.
Prior leadership or mentoring experience within Appian or BPM teams.

Responsibilities

Define, design, and oversee Appian application architecture across the BPM ecosystem.
Provide advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of complex workflow and platform issues.
Lead technical design for minor enhancements and strategic improvements to existing applications.
Ensure architectural alignment with cloud best practices in Azure or AWS.
Manage operational workloads, including performance optimization, integrations, and environment stability.
Use Linux and Kubernetes expertise to support containerized components or platform operations as needed.
Collaborate with developers, product owners, and end users to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
Contribute to Agile/Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, and technical workflow planning.
Perform platform maintenance, monitor platform stability, and implement automated monitoring technologies.