Description
Appian Architect/Engineer
Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA seeking an Appian Architect/Engineer. This is a full-time and onsite in Washington DC.
Position Summary:
The Appian Architect/Engineer serves as the lead technical expert for designing and guiding the implementation of Appian-based solutions. This role involves translating business needs into scalable technical architectures, overseeing a team of developers, and ensuring solutions meet all functional, security, performance, and compliance requirements. The Appian Architect/Engineer will work closely with federal and contractor stakeholders to modernize the OLIVIA system and migrate legacy data into Oracle databases.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for Appian solutions, ensuring alignment with DOL’s enterprise architecture and security standards.
- Design and manage complex workflows, data integrations, user interfaces, and business rules using Appian low-code/no-code capabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, business analysts, DBAs) to troubleshoot technical issues and develop robust, scalable solutions.
- Define integration strategies, APIs, and data migration approaches for legacy systems (e.LORS) to Appian-based OLIVIA applications.
- Lead software delivery, incorporating agile methods for iterative development and sprint-based deployment.
- Coordinate design documentation, technical artifacts, and code reviews to maintain high code quality and alignment with industry best practices.
- Advise on feasibility, technical trade-offs, and future enhancements for continuous system improvement and DevSecOps automation.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in Appian solution development projects, with 5+ years in a lead or architect role guiding developer teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (4 additional years of relevant work experience may substitute).
- Proven track record designing, implementing, and integrating complex Appian modules for large (200+ user) enterprises.
- 10+ years of overall software development experience, with significant exposure to agile methods and enterprise security frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP).
- Experience implementing relational databases, including Oracle, for data modeling, integration, and querying.
- Appian Lead Developer Certification (required).
- SCRUM Master Certification (preferred).
Benefits
Astor & Sanders Corporation (www.astor-sanders.com) offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Astor & Sanders Corporation ( #Astor ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Some of our competitive benefits include:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and all Federal Holidays off
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Pre-Tax Benefit Programs
- Wellness and Work-Life Support
- Professional Development
- Performance and Referral Bonuses
- Life and Disability Insurance
