Appian Data Migration Lead

General Dynamics•Washington, DC

57d•Onsite

About The Position

The Appian Data Migration Lead is responsible for architecting and executing the secure, accurate, and complete migration of legacy data into an Appian-based platform. This role includes defining transformation logic, mapping strategies, auditability methods, and ensuring ongoing data governance and reporting alignment. The Appian Data Migration Lead supports both cutover planning and long-term data lifecycle requirements in coordination with internal stakeholders. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Appian Data Migration Lead you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on you joining our team to help modernize a critical legacy application by leveraging a modern low-code/no-code platform. HOW AN APPIAN DATA MIGRATION LEAD WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems Applies knowledge of API (Application Programing Interface) for data services and databases Designs, develops, builds, analyzes, evaluates, installs and administers database management systems to include database modeling and design, relational database architecture, metadata and repository creation and configuration management Designs and implements databases with respect to access methods, access time, batch processes, device allocation, validation checks, organization, ETL tasks, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods Prepares system requirements, source analysis and process analyses and design throughout the database implementation Defines database organizations, standards, controls, procedures, and documentation - May provide technical consulting in the definition, design, and creation of a database environment Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology May coach and provide guidance to less experienced professionals May serve as a team or task lead Ensure technical teams understand short term and long-term goals of the program and business efforts by facilitating communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Help clarify requirements and propose solutions that meet business milestones as well as directing the technical implementations. Engage current customers to understand critical needs, socialize and vet solutions, and advise on strategies to achieve desired results. Identify and select the best technical solutions and approaches to meet anticipated or actual requirements. Will jump in when necessary to help diagnose larger system issues and work with project managers to confidently complete projects on time. Additional tasks will include helping to determine high-level and detailed estimates, creating technical workflow and other supporting documentation to help drive the implementation of large enterprise systems projects as well as helping to implement best practices around technical development and deployment.

Requirements

5 + years of related experience
BA/BS degree (computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software, or related major)
5+ years of technical leadership experience
Appian Certified Lead Developer or Senior Developer
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
SAFe Agilist or SAFe DevOps Practitioner
Effective written and verbal communication skills (both technical and non-technical)
Track record of leading and managing successful Appian implementations
Deep experience in developing and managing Appian workflows, user interfaces, decision rules, and data models.
Thorough understanding of and experience in software development lifecycle and Agile delivery methodology
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting
This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Applies knowledge of API (Application Programing Interface) for data services and databases
Designs, develops, builds, analyzes, evaluates, installs and administers database management systems to include database modeling and design, relational database architecture, metadata and repository creation and configuration management
Designs and implements databases with respect to access methods, access time, batch processes, device allocation, validation checks, organization, ETL tasks, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods
Prepares system requirements, source analysis and process analyses and design throughout the database implementation
Defines database organizations, standards, controls, procedures, and documentation - May provide technical consulting in the definition, design, and creation of a database environment
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology
May coach and provide guidance to less experienced professionals
May serve as a team or task lead
Ensure technical teams understand short term and long-term goals of the program and business efforts by facilitating communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
Help clarify requirements and propose solutions that meet business milestones as well as directing the technical implementations.
Engage current customers to understand critical needs, socialize and vet solutions, and advise on strategies to achieve desired results.
Identify and select the best technical solutions and approaches to meet anticipated or actual requirements.
Will jump in when necessary to help diagnose larger system issues and work with project managers to confidently complete projects on time.
Additional tasks will include helping to determine high-level and detailed estimates, creating technical workflow and other supporting documentation to help drive the implementation of large enterprise systems projects as well as helping to implement best practices around technical development and deployment.

Benefits

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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