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