Solution Architecture Lead – Appian & Cloud

Computer Task Group, Inc • UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

4d • Remote

About The Position

CTG is seeking to fill a Solution Architecture Lead – Appian & Cloud position for our client. This role involves leading and mentoring a team of Solution Architects, establishing architecture standards, and defining enterprise architecture strategies. The position requires expertise in the Appian platform, cloud architecture (AWS), enterprise application integration, and driving application modernization initiatives. The lead will partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, provide architecture governance, and lead troubleshooting efforts for complex issues. The role also emphasizes coaching and mentoring teams to foster technical excellence.

Requirements

• Solution & Enterprise Architecture, Technology Strategy, Governance, and Roadmap Planning
• Strong Appian platform and enterprise application development expertise
• Cloud architecture and AWS
• Enterprise web/mobile solutions and application modernization
• APIs, microservices, Spring Boot, Kafka, and enterprise integration
• DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native development
• AI/ML solutions and intelligent automation
• IAM, application/API security, and Secure SDLC
• Data architecture, relational and NoSQL databases
• Performance engineering, monitoring, and observability
• Splunk and AWS CloudWatch
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication
• Team leadership, coaching, and mentoring
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Solution Architecture, Software Engineering, and Technology Leadership.
• 3–5+ years leading Solution Architects, architecture practices, or engineering teams.
• Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale digital platforms, customer-facing web/mobile applications, and cloud-native solutions.
• Demonstrated experience with Appian architecture, enterprise integration, workflow automation, and application modernization.
• Strong experience with AWS, APIs, microservices, DevOps, CI/CD, and enterprise technology platforms.
• Experience leading architecture governance, technology strategy, and complex digital transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

Nice To Haves

• Appian, AWS, or other relevant architecture certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Solution Architects while establishing architecture standards, governance, and best practices.
• Define solution and enterprise architecture strategies, technology roadmaps, and modernization initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable enterprise applications using the Appian platform.
• Drive enterprise application integration, APIs, microservices, intelligent automation, and cloud-native solutions.
• Design and oversee secure, highly available web and mobile applications across AWS and hybrid cloud environments.
• Partner with business, technology, and executive stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Provide architecture governance and technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Drive application modernization, DevOps, CI/CD, observability, performance engineering, and platform reliability initiatives.
• Evaluate and incorporate AI/ML and intelligent automation capabilities into enterprise solutions where appropriate.
• Establish and enforce security practices including IAM, API security, Secure SDLC, and data protection.
• Coach and mentor architects and engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex architecture, integration, performance, and production issues.

Benefits

• competitive benefit package

What This Job Offers

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