Guidehouse

Appian Solution Architect

Guidehouse$120K — $145K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship or eligibility for federal security clearance
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in relevant field
  • Minimum of 8 years in IT consulting or enterprise software delivery
  • At least 5 years of hands-on Appian development experience
  • Current Appian Lead Developer or Solution Architect certification
  • Expert knowledge of Appian best practices and cloud security principles
  • Experience leading Agile teams and managing complete solution delivery

Responsibilities

  • Lead digital transformation initiatives for enterprise clients
  • Architect scalable and high-performing Appian solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure best practices
  • Design and implement Appian-based business process automation solutions
  • Integrate with third-party systems while ensuring compliance
  • Serve as a trusted advisor for project teams and clients
  • Drive Agile practices and oversee successful deployments

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Full Job Description

Job Family:

SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Application Development


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

  • 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.

  • In this role, you will:

  • 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


What You Will Need:

  • 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

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • An active Federal or DoD securityclearance

  • 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


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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