Appian Solution Architect

Appian Solution Architect
Full-time Remote
Overview
We are looking for a qualified, experienced, and proactive individual who will act as the key technical advisor for architectural guidance, design and delivery for our strategic Appian engagements. The Appian Solution Architect ensures project success for our clients as they embark on significant digital transformation initiatives. The Appian Solution Architect will articulate and position Appian's value proposition for business and technical end users including prospects and our customers. The individual will also act as Inspirant's expert technical leader across key Appian engagements and will have a knack for fostering relationships and building trust with clients and prospective customers.
Responsibilities

• Responsible for Appian architectural oversight, review, guidance and adherence to best practices on client engagements
• Build trust with client teams through sound technical consulting and quality delivery
• Provide oversight of requirements gathering and impacts to overall design and delivery
• Leverage Appian design best practices to deliver and implement end-to-end solutions
• Assist in development of project and resource plans, technical Appian architectures and system/non-functional requirements
• Lead code/implementation reviews of Appian delivery teams
• Develop and mentor analyst, developer, and client resources
• Assist in the production and delivery of client proposals and RFPs
• Propose innovative business and technical solutions that address the complex challenges and goals of clients and prospects
• Design and deliver high-quality technical proof of concepts
• Represent Inspirant at key industry events, conferences, user groups, and contribute to knowledge repository of best practices, thought leadership, and IP
• Provide delivery estimates by thoroughly understanding scope
• Help identify and deliver innovative go-to-market solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of Appian experience including enterprise application integration, providing architectural solutions, design, development and support/maintenance using Appian
• Appian Certified Lead Developer preferred OR Appian Certified Senior Developer with 5+ years of experience leading Appian implementations
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate Appian's core features and capabilities including SAIL, Appian Objects, UI/UX, Process Model design, RPA, IDP, Process Mining, Portals, and integrations
• Experience with creating architecture and data flow diagrams
• Experience with Appian Process/Solution and Infrastructure Architecture (Infrastructure Architecture must include knowledge of Appian In-Memory KDB Engines, Sizing, Scaling Vertically/Horizontally)
• Strategic and creative problem solver to complex business and technical scenarios
• Experience with RDBMS technologies (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL)
• Experience with Authentication technologies (e.g. SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, LDAP)
• Experience with web services, integrations and middleware technologies (e.g. RESTful/SOAP, Mule/IIB, Fusion)
• Experience implementing Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google, Private Cloud), On-Premises, and Hybrid platform deployments
• Experience with source control (e.g. Git, SVN, CVS)
• Exposure to RPA, AI and intelligent automation tools
• Exposure to writing and/or utilizing Appian Plugins, Connected Systems and Component UI Plugins
• Strong experience with Agile delivery methodologies
• Passion for continued learning of new technology trends
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), presentation and client facing skills

Inspirant Group is a people-first organization that lives by its values:

1. Have Integrity
2. Care About the Greater Good
3. Get it Done

Our award-winning culture promotes balance, wellness (whatever that means to you!) and personal growth and development. If you think you'd be a good fit with our organization, we'd love to hear from you!