Appian Developer

JRD Systems; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JRD Systems in the United States is seeking a highly experienced Appian Developer to deliver enterprise-grade Appian solutions. This role targets experts who build custom-coded components beyond drag-and-drop, focusing on scalable architectures and robust integrations.

You will work with product owners and technical teams to gather requirements, design complex models and interfaces, mentor junior developers, and ensure performance and maintainability across mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 5–7+ years software development experience, with 3–5+ years focused on Appian BPM.
• Proven experience delivering complex, custom Appian applications — not just low-code workflows.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement complex Appian applications with heavy custom logic and code beyond typical low-code usage.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to gather and analyze detailed business requirements.
• Manually write advanced Appian SAIL interfaces, process models, expressions, and custom integrations.
• Ensure code scalability, performance, and maintainability through clean architecture and coding best practices.
• Mentor junior Appian developers and conduct in-depth code reviews.
• Resolve performance issues, technical bottlenecks, and production incidents effectively.
• Stay up to date on Appian platform changes and introduce advanced features to enhance capabilities.

Skills

Appian BPM

Advanced Appian SAIL

Complex integration

Architectural design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Appian Developer to join our team in delivering advanced, enterprise-grade applications built on the Appian BPM platform. This role is not for traditional low-code/no-code developers — we are looking for a true expert who thrives on building complex, custom-coded Appian solutions that go far beyond drag-and-drop interfaces.

The ideal candidate has multiple years of experience working with deeply customized Appian environments, writing intricate logic, building robust integrations, and architecting scalable systems. You will play a key role in shaping and supporting a mission-critical codebase that underpins sophisticated business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement complex Appian applications with heavy custom logic and code beyond typical low-code usage.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to gather and analyze detailed business requirements.
• Manually write advanced Appian SAIL interfaces, process models, expressions, and custom integrations.
• Ensure code scalability, performance, and maintainability through clean architecture and coding best practices.
• Mentor junior Appian developers and conduct in-depth code reviews.
• Resolve performance issues, technical bottlenecks, and production incidents effectively.
• Stay up to date on Appian platform changes and introduce advanced features to enhance capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of software development experience, with 3–5+ years focused on Appian BPM.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering complex, custom Appian applications — not just low-code workflows.
• Deep understanding of Appian architecture, custom SAIL development, expression rules, and Appian Records.
• Expertise in manual code development within Appian, with advanced knowledge of its internal functions and configuration capabilities.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Appian Certified Lead Developer or higher (Architect preferred).
• Experience with large-scale Appian implementations in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience using tools like JIRA, Confluence, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior experience leading development teams or serving in a technical leadership role.