Appian Solution Architect

Guidehouse • Tysons Corner, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Appian Solution Architect at Guidehouse, you will play a pivotal role in leading digital transformation initiatives for enterprise clients. You will leverage your deep expertise in the Appian platform to architect scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that address complex business challenges. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver impactful business outcomes, ensuring best practices are followed throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• US Citizenship or eligibility for federal security clearance (as required by contract)
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• A MINIMUM of EIGHT (8) years of professional experience in IT consulting, digital transformation, or enterprise software delivery.
• A MINIMUM of FIVE (5) years of hands-on experience architecting and developing solutions in Appian, including advanced proficiency with Appian SAIL, Process Modeler, Rules, and integration with REST/SOAP, web services, and cloud platforms, etc
• Current Appian Lead Developer or Solution Architect certifications, with a demonstrated history of ongoing learning and certification in related technologies (e.g., Appian Level 2/3, AWS, Azure, RPA tools)
• Expert-level understanding of Appian best practices, solution scalability, performance tuning, and cloud security principles
• Experience leading Agile teams and managing full solution delivery lifecycle, including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices

Nice To Haves

• An active Federal or DoD security clearance
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated leadership in client delivery, technical mentoring, and driving platform adoption and innovation in large organizations
• Experience in project management within technology or consulting, especially in agile development environments
• Ability to identify and document business process requirements, develop process flow analyses, perform data modeling, and contribute to functional design and project planning
• Hands-on experience with Java development and Maven build tools
• At least 2 years of recent experience working on software development projects for the federal government, including Federal Acquisition Management
• Familiarity with industry-standard platforms and programming languages, such as Appian BPM, IBM WebSphere, Mule, LAMP/JBOSS, HADOOP, Java, and Microsoft/.Net
• Background in Enterprise Application Integration (SOA, ESB) and n-tier client-server architectures
• A proactive approach to exploring and adopting new features on the Appian platform

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and implementation of Appian-based business process automation solutions, including requirements gathering, architecture planning, and hands-on development across Appian Cloud and on-premises environments
• Translate business needs into actionable Appian solutions, integrating with third-party systems (e.g., REST/SOAP APIs, RPA, cloud services like AWS/Azure) and ensuring compliance with security, scalability, and performance standards
• Serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor, guiding project teams and clients through platform decisions, solution design, and implementation strategies
• Develop and present solution architectures, technical roadmaps, and migration plans to business and technical leadership, articulating value and risk mitigation strategies
• Mentor developers and junior architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the organization
• Stay current with Appian product updates, emerging technologies, and industry trends to proactively recommend enhancements, new accelerators, and innovative approaches to clients
• Drive Agile delivery practices, participate in sprint planning, and oversee successful deployments and post-launch support to ensure customer satisfaction and solution sustainability
• Contribute to the development of reusable frameworks, accelerators, and best practices documentation for the Appian practice
• Support business development activities by identifying new opportunities, participating in proposal creation, and presenting solutions to prospective clients

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

What This Job Offers

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