Solution Architecture Lead – Appian & Cloud

Job Description

• This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Solution Architecture Lead – Appian & Cloud based in United States. The Solution Architecture Lead will provide strategic and technical leadership across enterprise architecture, application modernization, and cloud transformation initiatives. This role combines deep Appian expertise with broad experience across AWS, enterprise integration, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native technologies. You will define architecture strategies, technology roadmaps, governance standards, and scalable solutions aligned with business objectives. Working closely with business leaders, technology teams, and executives, you will translate complex requirements into secure, reliable, and high-performing platforms. The position also drives DevOps, CI/CD, observability, intelligent automation, and emerging AI/ML capabilities across the technology landscape. As a senior leader, you will mentor solution architects and engineering teams while promoting technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to influence large-scale digital transformation while shaping modern, secure, and resilient enterprise solutions.
• Accountabilities Lead and mentor Solution Architects and engineering teams while establishing architecture standards, governance frameworks, best practices, and technical direction. Define solution and enterprise architecture strategies, technology roadmaps, modernization plans, and transformation initiatives aligned with organizational objectives. Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable enterprise applications using the Appian platform. Drive enterprise application integration through APIs, microservices, Spring Boot, Kafka, workflow automation, and other modern integration technologies. Design and oversee secure, highly available web and mobile applications across AWS and hybrid cloud environments. Partner with business, technology, and executive stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, sustainable, and technically sound solutions. Provide architecture governance and technical leadership throughout the full software development lifecycle. Drive application modernization, DevOps, CI/CD, cloud-native development, observability, performance engineering, and platform reliability initiatives. Evaluate and incorporate AI/ML capabilities and intelligent automation into enterprise solutions where they provide meaningful business value. Establish and enforce security practices covering IAM, API security, Secure SDLC, application security, and data protection. Lead the investigation and resolution of complex architecture, integration, performance, and production issues. Promote technical excellence by coaching architects and engineers, sharing expertise, and encouraging continuous improvement. Support architecture decisions involving relational and NoSQL databases, enterprise data architecture, monitoring, and performance management. Establish effective monitoring and observability practices using technologies such as Splunk and AWS CloudWatch. Requirements 10+ years of progressive experience in Solution Architecture, Software Engineering, Technology Leadership, or related disciplines. 3–5+ years of experience leading Solution Architects, architecture practices, engineering teams, or comparable technical organizations. Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale digital platforms, customer-facing web and mobile applications, and cloud-native solutions. Demonstrated expertise in Appian architecture, enterprise application development, workflow automation, integration, and application modernization. Strong AWS cloud architecture experience, including designing secure, scalable, highly available, and resilient cloud solutions. Strong knowledge of enterprise application integration, APIs, microservices, Spring Boot, Kafka, and modern application architectures. Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, cloud-native development, automation, and modern software delivery practices. Knowledge of AI/ML solutions and intelligent automation, with the ability to identify opportunities to apply these technologies within enterprise environments. Strong understanding of IAM, API security, Secure SDLC, data protection, and enterprise security principles. Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data architecture, performance engineering, monitoring, and observability. Familiarity with Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, and related enterprise monitoring technologies. Strong understanding of architecture governance, technology strategy, roadmap development, and digital transformation. Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical, business, and executive audiences. Demonstrated leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team-development capabilities. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered. Appian, AWS, or other relevant architecture certifications are a plus. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and the ability to work professionally with diverse stakeholders. Benefits Competitive compensation of $80–$95 per hour, depending on skills, experience, education, certifications, location, and other job-related factors. Competitive benefits package. Remote work arrangement within the United States. 11-month contract duration, providing an opportunity to contribute to significant enterprise architecture and digital transformation initiatives. Opportunity to work on large-scale cloud, Appian, application modernization, and enterprise technology programs. Exposure to emerging technologies including AI/ML, intelligent automation, cloud-native platforms, DevOps, and modern integration architectures. Opportunity to provide strategic influence across business and technology stakeholders. Leadership and mentoring opportunities for experienced architecture professionals. Professional growth and career development opportunities within a technology-focused environment.
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