[Hiring] Senior Solutions Consultant @Appian Corporation

Role Description

As a Senior Solutions Consultant, you have a unique opportunity to combine technical creativity with high-level business acumen. You won't just demo software; you will architect bespoke Proof of Concepts (POCs) that solve the absolute biggest operational hurdles faced by Fortune 500 companies. This role gives you a direct hand in securing high-value enterprise deals, working closely with C-level executives, mentoring junior team members, and acting as a vital feedback loop to our core Product Management teams within our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration ecosystem.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Technical Strategy: Partner directly with Account Executives to achieve defined regional sales goals and drive the technical strategy for high-value target accounts.
• Architect Custom Solutions: Lead the scoping, design, and delivery of high-quality, custom technical Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Proof of Values (POVs) for prospective enterprise customers.
• Engage Executive Buyers: Present complex technical and business architectures confidently to a C-level audience, effectively positioning Appian's Enterprise-Grade Orchestration capabilities.
• Own Technical Validation: Drive technical responses and functional strategy for RFPs, RFIs, and detailed client proposals, handling complex technical objections with credibility.
• Influence the Product Roadmap: Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management to convey real-world customer requirements and help shape the future software roadmap.
• Scale the Organization: Contribute reusable assets—including architectural blueprints, frameworks, and customer stories—while mentoring associate SCs to scale best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology, or a closely related technical or business field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Solutions Consultant, Pre-Sales Engineer, Solution Architect, Technical Consultant, Enterprise Architect, or client-facing Professional Services consultant involved in enterprise software sales scenarios.
• Strong technical fluency in enterprise application architecture, REST APIs, databases, SQL, integrations, cloud environments, or modern development languages.
• Proven success delivering technical demonstrations, custom prototypes, or POCs/POVs for enterprise customers alongside a mastered ability to execute deep technical discovery and requirements analysis.
• Ability to travel to customer locations and field events as required by the assigned region or market, up to 30%–70% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing solution architectures for highly regulated industries (e.g., Financial Services, Insurance, Life Sciences, or Public Sector).
• Familiarity with production environments, including application servers, web servers, AI-enabled automation, or case management frameworks.
• Experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.

Benefits

• Generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible time off and paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs and flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings account contributions.
• Employee referral bonus program and learning and development resources.
• Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.