Appian Principal Architect - 67927751
Company: Cognizant
Location: Reston
Posted on: March 28, 2026
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Job Description:
About the role As an Appian Principal Architect, you will make
an impact by leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale
Appian solutions that drive process automation, operational
efficiency, and intelligent decision-making. You will be a valued
member of the Digital Process Automation team and work
collaboratively with business stakeholders, product owners,
architects, and delivery teams across Finance & Accounting
functions. In this role, you will: - Lead the architecture, design,
and implementation of complex Appian solutions aligned to business
objectives - Drive automation initiatives using Appian RPA to
reduce manual effort and improve productivity - Apply Appian AI
capabilities to build intelligent, data-driven applications -
Partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate
requirements into scalable technical designs - Mentor and guide
development teams while ensuring solution quality, performance, and
reliability What you need to have to be considered - Extensive
hands-on experience in Appian solution design and development -
Strong expertise in Appian RPA for enterprise process automation -
Proven experience implementing Appian AI and intelligent automation
solutions - Solid understanding of solution architecture,
integration patterns, and scalability - Appian Certified Lead
Developer and Appian Certified RPA Developer These will help you
stand out - Experience delivering solutions in the Finance &
Accounting domain - Strong stakeholder management and communication
skills - Experience leading architecture reviews and governance
forums - Passion for mentoring junior team members and building
high-performing teams - Continuous learning mindset with awareness
of emerging Appian capabilities Work model: customer based in
Reston, VA We're excited to meet people who share our mission and
can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply,
even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Salary and
Other Compensation: This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s
discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and
subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Benefits:
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject
to applicable eligibility requirements: - Medical, Dental, Vision,
and Life Insurance - Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off - 401(k) plan
and contributions - Long-term and Short-term Disability - Employee
Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and
benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting.
Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any
time, subject to applicable law. CogWW901
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