Solutions Architect
Posted 21 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Principal Solutions Architect”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering, Information Systems (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
Lead the technical strategy behind Appian’s largest and most mission-critical EMEA engagements, influencing acquisition strategy and serving as an elite thought leader across our biggest and most complex customers.
About the Team
You will be part of our global SPEaR team (Strategic Presales Execution and Readiness) at Appian is an elite group of mission-driven strategists reshaping how our biggest EMEA customers approach modernisation. We partner with leadership to co-create secure architectures and clearly communicate how Appian delivers AI-Powered Process Automation. Our mission is to secure high-value technical wins that align Appian with our customer’s landscape. Driven by our core values of Intensity and Excellence, we prove the undeniable value of Appian’s platform within the pre-sales framework.
Under our SC 2.0 operating model, our team redefines pre-sales by combining creative persona-based storytelling with deep technical credibility and business insight. Our Solutions Architects don’t just demo features—they tell stories, co-create with customers, and help shape enterprise strategy.
The Opportunity
As a Principal Solution Architect, you will step into the pinnacle role for Solution Consultants at Appian, operating as an enterprise strategist, deal orchestrator, and platform evangelist. This is a premier opportunity to move beyond standard pre-sales support and drive the technical execution for multi-million-dollar growth plans. At Appian, you will gain a seat at the table with senior executives, utilising your compliance and technical expertise to architect outcomes that directly impact their modernisation priorities.
You will have a direct mandate to transcend basic feature evaluation, manage regional pipeline metrics, and establish Appian as the gold standard for Enterprise-Grade Orchestration.
What You’ll Do
- Orchestrate Technical Strategy: Own the technical execution for multi-million-dollar agreements and complex acquisition cycles (RFIs, RFPs, OTAs), ensuring total mission and security alignment.
- Advise Executive Leadership: Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior executives (CISO, CIO), facilitating high-level architecture reviews and visioning workshops.