Appian Solutions Architect (Richmond)

Role: Appian Solutions Architect

Company: Cogency Inc.

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About Cogency Inc.

Cogency Inc. is a Toronto-based consulting and technology solutions provider delivering high-quality IT and business consulting services to enterprise clients across banking, financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications. We partner with organizations to solve complex process and technology challenges — and were growing our Appian practice.

The Role

We are looking for a seasoned Appian Solutions Architect to lead and grow our Appian practice in Canada. This is a rare hybrid role that sits at the intersection of pre-sales, solution architecture, and delivery leadership. You will own the full lifecycle — from identifying opportunities and leading client proposals, to architecting enterprise-grade Appian platforms and guiding delivery teams to successful outcomes.

If you are an Appian expert who can walk into a boardroom, win client confidence, design a winning solution, and then lead a team to build it — this role was written for you.

What Youll Do

Business Development & Pre-Sales

• Identify, qualify, and pursue new Appian opportunities across target industries including financial services, insurance, healthcare, and public sector
• Lead and respond to RFPs, RFIs, and client proposals — owning the solution narrative, scope definition, effort estimation, and commercials
• Present and demonstrate Appian capabilities to executive and technical stakeholders, translating complex platform features into compelling business outcomes
• Build and maintain relationships with Appians vendor team and partner ecosystem to generate referral pipeline
• Develop reusable proposal assets, case studies, and solution accelerators that strengthen Cogencys Appian go-to-market position

Solution Architecture & Design

• Own end-to-end Appian solution architecture for enterprise client engagements — process design, data architecture, integration patterns, and governance frameworks
• Define technical standards, design patterns, and best practices across Cogencys Appian delivery practice
• Lead discovery workshops with client stakeholders to map business processes, identify automation opportunities, and define solution scope
• Design integrations between Appian and enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, core banking, document management) using REST, SOAP, and Appians integration objects
• Architect security models, record types, data fabric layers, and AI-skill configurations aligned to enterprise requirements
• Evaluate and advise on Appian Cloud vs. on-premise deployment models, upgrade strategies, and platform governance

Delivery Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of Appian developers and analysts across project engagements; set technical direction and enforce quality standards
• Own delivery risk identification and mitigation; serve as the senior technical escalation point across active Appian projects
• Conduct design and code reviews; ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned to Appian best practices
• Collaborate with project managers and client stakeholders on scope management, milestone tracking, and change control

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience with the Appian platform, including at least 3 years in a solution architect or technical lead capacity
• Appian Certified Lead Developer (required); Appian Certified Senior Developer or Appian Certified Architect designation strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading client-facing proposals, RFP responses, and pre-sales engagements — including effort estimation and commercial scoping
• Deep knowledge of Appian architecture: records, process models, integrations, portals, data fabric, AI skills, and RPA capabilities
• Strong experience integrating Appian with enterprise systems via REST APIs, SOAP web services, and database connectors
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams and manage stakeholder relationships at senior levels
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — you can command a room with both executives and technical teams
• Experience in at least one of: financial services, insurance, healthcare, or government/public sector
• Familiarity with BPM methodology, process mining, and intelligent automation frameworks

Nice to Have

• Experience growing or building a BPM/Appian practice within a consulting or staffing firm
• Exposure to complementary platforms (Pega, Camunda, ServiceNow) and the ability to position Appian competitively
• Knowledge of Canadian regulatory and compliance environments (OSFI, PIPEDA, provincial privacy legislation)
• Existing client relationships or network in the Toronto enterprise technology market

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation + performance incentive tied to practice growth
• Direct visibility and influence over Cogencys Appian practice strategy
• Chance to build something — this is a growth role with a clear path to Practice Lead
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that rewards initiative and ownership