Appian Developer

Job Title: Appian Developer

Location: On-site Reston, VA

Clearance: Current TS/SCI with CI polygraph or ability to obtain

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Appian RPA and Appian AI capabilities.

Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Understanding financial processes is a plus.

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.