Senior Solutions Architect

Role Description

This position is responsible for providing technical leadership, expertise and guidance related to the design, development, and implementation of Appian-based Low-Code Application Platform (LCAP) software solutions that enable our business objectives.

The Solutions Architect, Senior will apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of best practices, acting as a technical advisor, to provide leadership and guidance in the planning and coordination of design, development and implementation of our mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide architecture leadership and Appian expertise while collaboratively working with stakeholders in all areas of the business and IT, aligning Appian solutions to support company objectives.
• Continually facilitate and assist with efforts to define Appian-centric enterprise solutions.
• Acts as the design authority for Appian-based solutions, guiding solution architecture and design decisions across business-critical applications.
• Ensure effective governance of defined industry, company, and Appian-specific standards and patterns.
• Demonstrate and build prototypes, create reference architectures, and design effective solutions that leverage the Appian platform.
• Continually stay abreast on LCAP trends and lead the research and development efforts accordingly through proof-of-concept implementations, workshops, etc.
• Provide guidance, coaching, architectural assessments, and Appian mentorship for various IT teams and initiatives.
• Create prototypes and design innovative and effective Appian-based solutions that align with organization’s objectives and maintain competitive market advantage.
• Collaborate with peers and various IT groups in continuously creating, assessing and updating LCAP standards, guidelines and best practices.
• Champion product design, solution design and industry best practices in building and delivering best in class software.
• Effectively communicate using written, oral, non-verbal, and active listening skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in a computer science/engineering related field plus 8-10 years of related experience; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experienced in leading and implementing the design and delivery of complex Appian-based solutions, including case management, integrations, and data-centric applications.
• Experience in Healthcare and Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation industry is a plus.

Requirements

• Proven experience working with project teams in an influential role to deliver Appian-centric solution architecture based on business requirements, technology standards, service level agreements and approved funding.
• Must have experience in identifying and implementing sound design patterns and capable of leading and facilitating design and modeling workshops with both business and technical team members.
• Required background with strong hands-on expertise incorporating Appian while building and deploying distributed applications.
• Must have excellent knowledge and experience with database and infrastructure design and best practices.
• Demonstrated a set of skills that include but not limited to:
  • Strong leadership, vision, effective communication and goal-oriented.
  • Emotional maturity in guiding and influencing challenging team and development environments.
  • Political awareness and skill to drive change.
  • Relevant experience with modern Event Driven Architecture, Continuous Integration/Delivery, NoSQL, APIs and Microservices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including healthcare coverage, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), company-provided life insurance/disability coverage, wellness options, and more.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, wellness resources, recognition programs, 401k contribution, and PTO & Holiday pay (all subject to eligibility requirements).
• Applicable statutory benefits also provided, including the Colorado HFWA.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Duties are performed primarily in a home office setting utilizing computer equipment.
• Travel to attend meetings and visit locations throughout the country may be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.