Consultant (Technical, Top Secret Clearance) at Appian in McLean, VA

Summary: Appian is a company that provides AI automation for mission-critical work. They are seeking a Consultant to join their Customer Success team, responsible for developing software solutions and driving digital transformation for clients using the Appian platform.

Responsibilities:
- Engaging with our customers post-sales to develop software solutions on the Appian platform
- Work throughout the entire project life-cycle to define, design, develop and implement custom software and AI solutions
- Understand our client’s business processes and technical needs
- Launch new relational data models in production
- Developing APIs to integrate with multiple systems
- Brainstorm AI use cases and implement Appian’s AI tools
- Collaborate with client’s technical teams and business users as needed throughout the entire software and development life cycle
- Drive adoption by empowering clients to become self-sufficient with building process applications on their own

Required Qualifications:
- An Active Government Clearance (Top Secret or higher, without any limitations) is required for this opening
- Ability and interest to maintain an Active TS:SCI Clearance (CI or FLS), with the ability and willingness to perform work within cleared facilities (SCIF work is required)
- 1+ years of experience with hands-on software development or technical consulting
- B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or related field/degree
- Willingness to travel; 20% or less annually to support customer engagement
- The ability to work with clients to define business processes and gather functional and technical system requirements
- Excellent communication skills, passion for technology and continuous learning, and affinity for asking 'why' and solving the right problems
- History of success on cross-functional teams; experience building products using agile methodologies (pair programming, stand-ups, planning sessions, and sprints)
- Basic understanding of object oriented programming, experience working with relational databases and database design/data modeling, and SQL skills (writing queries, joins, views, etc)
- Knowledge of software testing practices (test-driven development, automated test suites within a continuous integration framework); integrations experience using APIs such as REST and SOAP, JDBC connections, and web services

Preferred Qualifications:
- familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics, Machine Learning, Google Cloud, Application Integration, Database, Developer Tools, Management & Governance, and Elastic Containers

Required Skills: TS SCI Clearance, Software Development, Technical Consulting, Agile Methodologies, Object Oriented Programming, Relational Databases, Database Design, Data Modeling, SQL, Software Testing, Test-Driven Development, Automated Test Suites, Continuous Integration, API Integration, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, JDBC, Web Services, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Google Cloud, Application Integration, Developer Tools, Elastic Containers

Benefits: This position is eligible for a government clearance differential, Discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance, 401(k) plan with company match, Flexible time off, Paid parental leave, Medical, dental, and vision plans, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Wellness programs, Flexible spending accounts, Health savings account contributions, Employee referral bonus program, Learning and development resources, Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards., During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training., Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires., A comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, Skills based training, Tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education., Leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, 8 employee-led affinity groups, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Retirement/pension plan, Wellness dollars, Family-forming benefits