Appian Solution Architect

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: January 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Family: SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Secret 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 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 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 - Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus - Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Basic Life & Supplemental Life - Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability - Student Loan PayDown - Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities - Skills Development & Certifications - Employee Referral Program - Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach - Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program - Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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