Appian Developer

IBM

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 134,000 - 201,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking an Appian Developer to lead end-to-end automation, plugins, and system integrations in a hybrid US role. You will review code, analyze outages, and design Appian-based solutions while ensuring performance and security across production environments.

Required: 3+ years Appian dev, 1+ year plugins, 2+ years API integrations, and a Public Trust clearance. Strong collaboration and Agile practices are essential.

Qualifications

Appian Certified Senior Developer with 3+ years of hands-on Appian development experience.
1+ years developing Appian plugins and 1 year managing an on-prem Appian production env.
2+ years configuring and debugging Appian interfaces, reports, and integrations.
2+ years of experience with relational databases and SQL scripting.
2+ years designing and implementing SOAP/REST APIs; Agile SDLC experience (3+ years).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
Federal/Technical Architecture experience in a Federal environment (2+ years).
Java experience and familiarity with Appian on Kubernetes, NoSQL, cloud resource mgmt.

Responsibilities

Implement end-to-end process automation using Appian and other automation tech.
Perform code reviews for Appian developers.
Root cause analysis for Appian outages; restore services quickly.
Develop Appian-based solutions using all object types.
Integrate with external apps via REST and SOAP APIs.
Develop Appian plugins in Java and update for security fixes.
Review app and environment performance; size and resource planning.

Skills

Appian

APIs (REST/SOAP)

Java

Relational databases

Agile SDLC

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Appian

Appian plugins

SQL scripting

Job description

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long‑term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

Implementing end to end process automation using Appian and other intelligent automation technologies
Performing code reviews for Appian developers
Conducting root cause analysis for Appian outages
Restoring Appian services in the event of an outage
Developing Appian based solutions using all object types available in Appian.
Integrating with external applications using REST and SOAP based APIs.
Developing Appian plugins (Java)
Updating Appian plugins for security vulnerabilities
Reviewing Application performance and suggest improvements
Reviewing Environment performance, provide recommendations on sizing, and identify resource needs prior to bottlenecks

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Appian Certified Senior Developer with 3+ years of hands‑on Appian development experience in senior/lead roles supporting production applications.
1+ years of experience developing Appian plugins and 1 year managing an on‑premise Appian production environment.
2+ years of experience configuring and debugging Appian interfaces, reports, underlying logic, and system integrations.
2+ years of experience with relational databases and SQL scripting supporting large‑scale, business‑critical systems.
2+ years of experience designing and implementing SOAP and REST APIs, with strong understanding of broader technology ecosystems and Agile SDLC practices (3+ years).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Federal & Technical Architecture Experience: 2+ years supporting software development projects in a Federal environment, with experience defining and documenting architectures across multiple architectural views.
Technical Development & Infrastructure: 1 year of Java experience, familiarity with Appian for Kubernetes, NoSQL databases, cloud resource management, and application performance optimization.
Professional & Interpersonal Skills: Strong analytical and technical abilities paired with excellent written/verbal communication and collaborative teamwork/facilitation skills.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on‑going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can‑do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long‑term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI‑driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry‑recognized certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full‑time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job‑related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro‑rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

Appian Developer

Date posted

03-Aug-2026

Job ID

118799

City / Township / Village

Malta, HUNTSVILLE, Rocket Center, Hampton, Denver, Essex Junction, Annapolis Junction, Chantilly, Dallas, Houston, WASHINGTON, Reston, McLean, Herndon, Bethesda, Frederick, Ashburn

State / Province

Texas, New York, Virginia, Alabama, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Vermont, New Jersey, West Virginia, District of Columbia

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Software Engineering

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular