Job Title: Appian Developer
Location: On-site Reston, VA Clearance: Current TS/SCI with CI polygraph or ability to obtain
Position Overview:
Our client, a fast-growing Federal Integrator, is seeking a skilled Appian Developer with experience in Software Design, Development, Maintenance and Deployment in Web-based and Client Server Environments. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining Appian applications to support complex financial, acquisition and analytic data processes in a fast-paced multi-contractor environment. The ideal candidate will bring innovative solutions to complex problems, expertise in delivering scalable and efficient solutions and hold a valid Appian certification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement business process management solutions using Appian BPM Suite.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Develop Appian objects such as Records, Reports, SAIL interfaces, Process Models, and Web APIs.
- Optimize and troubleshoot existing Appian applications for performance and scalability.
- Integrate Appian applications with external systems and data sources.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including testing and deployment.
- Ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
- Provide technical documentation and user guides for developed solutions.
- Create Tempo reports, Records, and business rules while troubleshooting issues.
- Develop reusable toolkits for different BPM process applications.
- Implement Timer Events, Message Events, and Tracking Events.
- Design and develop SAIL Forms, Dashboards, Reports, Services, and Entity-Backed Reports.
- Collaborate with business teams to understand requirements and translate them into process models.
- Implement In-Bound and Out-Bound Web Service Components.
- Capture proper business workflow requirements and provide solution specifications throughout all SDLC phases.
Required Qualifications:- U.S. Citizenship.
- Current TS/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph or the ability to obtain one.
- Proven experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software design, development, maintenance, and deployment.
- 3+ years of strong experience with Appian v24.4.X, Appian v20.X, and Appian v19.X.
- Mandatory: Valid Appian certification (e.g., Appian Certified Associate Developer or higher).
- Proficiency in SAIL, Appian Data Stores, and Process Models.
- Strong understanding of Appian plug-ins and integration methods (REST, SOAP, Web Services).
- Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.).
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with Appian RPA and Appian AI capabilities.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Understanding financial processes is a plus.