Job Summary:

We are looking for an Automation Visionary and Appian Architect who brings more than just deep technical expertise—someone who can craft a compelling architectural vision and roadmap that aligns with business strategy and enterprise digital transformation goals. As a key architectural leader, you will partner with business stakeholders, transformation leaders, and cross-functional teams to shape the future of automation, translating business aspirations into scalable Appian-based solutions. This is not just an architect role—it’s a strategic leadership opportunity to drive innovation, inspire teams, and influence enterprise direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate the architectural vision for Appian solutions that aligns with the broader digital and automation strategy of the organization.

• Serve as a strategic partner to business and IT leaders, shaping the automation roadmap in line with business objectives and innovation agendas.

• Provide architectural thought leadership across enterprise automation initiatives, identifying opportunities for platform reuse, AI integration, and operational efficiencies.

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture on the Appian platform, ensuring alignment with performance, scalability, and security standards.

• Translate complex business needs into intuitive Appian workflows and user experiences, bringing clarity to ambiguity.

• Guide architectural design reviews, solution feasibility assessments, and technology evaluations.

• Establish and promote best practices, Appian design standards, and governance frameworks across squads and delivery partners.

• Oversee the Appian delivery lifecycle: from ideation, discovery, and architecture through build, test, and scale.

• Actively mentor and build internal capabilities through a federated Appian practice.

• Drive continuous innovation by leveraging Appian’s AI/ML capabilities, low-code features, and intelligent integrations with external platforms.

• Collaborate with DevOps to define and implement CI/CD pipelines and quality gates tailored for Appian applications.

• Ensure all delivered solutions are compliant with enterprise security, privacy, and regulatory guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

• 12+ years of overall IT experience with a strong foundation in solution architecture and enterprise applications.

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Appian BPM with proven success in delivering large-scale, enterprise-grade applications.

• Appian Level 2 & Level 3 certifications (mandatory).

• Expertise in designing advanced SAIL interfaces, process models, records, reports, and smart services.

• Strong knowledge of integration patterns, REST/SOAP APIs, and middleware.

• Experience building DevOps-enabled delivery pipelines (CI/CD, test automation).

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in Agile and scaled Agile environments.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a natural ability to influence at all levels.

• Strategic mindset with a passion for innovation, simplification, and continuous improvement.