Job Title: Appian Architect
Job Location: Norwich, Norfolk UK
Job Type: Contract 6months + - Inside Ir35
Client: Wipro
Day rate 500 - 550p/d
4 days/week onsite at Norwich

Job Description: Appian Architect - C1 role

Expert in Automation designing using Appian BPM and Appian RPA that includes integration with third party systems using Appian Smart Services, backlog refinement, Appian Story pointing Estimation, business process modelling and deployment.
Expert in Appian delivery methodology including Initiate, Build, Release and Optimize.
This role demands hands-on experience in Appian with in depth knowledge on Process Models, SAIL Interfaces, Web APIs, Sites, Process Model as a Service, Admin Console, Document Management and Integration Smart Services.
Should be Appian Certified Lead Developer on recent Appian versions (L3 certification)
Good to have prior experience/knowledge on Continuous Integration and Deployment model, Test Driven Development, Behavioural Driven Development and BFSI Domain knowledge
Added advantage to have experience on automation of Appian support or BAU activities, Plugin developments, Appian server installations.
Responsible for code reviews and contribute to Appian Center of Excellence (CoE) with new standards, guidelines and best practices
Prior work experience in development of SOAP and Restful webservices and integration would be preferred.

Over All IT Experience 10+ Years including other BPM tools like PEGA, Unqork, IBM BPM, Signavio, Open Text
Appian Experience 5+ Years

Role Purpose
To ensure success as a technical architect, you should have extensive knowledge of enterprise networking systems, advanced problem-solving skills, and the ability to project manage. A top-class technical architect can design and implement any size system to perfectly meet the needs of the client.

Responsibilities:
Meeting with the IT manager to determine the company's current and future needs.
Determining whether the current system can be upgraded or if a new system needs to be installed.
Providing the company with design ideas and schematics.
Project managing the design and implementation of the system.
Meeting with the software developers to discuss the system software needs.
Troubleshooting systems issues as they arise.
Overseeing all the moving parts of the system integration.
Measuring the performance of the upgraded or newly installed system.
Training staff on system procedures.
Providing the company with post-installation feedback.

Technical Architect Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science.
Previous work experience as a technical architect.
Managerial experience.
In-depth knowledge of enterprise systems, networking modules, and software integration.
Knowledge of computer hardware and networking systems.
Familiarity with programming languages, operating systems, and Office software.
Advanced project management skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to see big-picture designs from basic specifications.
Ability to problem solve complex IT issues.