Appian Lead Developer

Maximus; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Technical Lead/Senior Appian Developer to drive design, development, and implementation of complex case management and workflow automation in a federal context. You will lead development initiatives, implement AI-driven capabilities, and ensure compliance with stringent security standards, while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 7+ years Appian experience, 3+ years leadership, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of Appian development experience (design, configuration, and implementation).
• 3+ years in a technical lead or senior developer capacity.
• Experience delivering mission-critical applications in federal or highly regulated environments.
• Experience or strong interest in AI & automation integration with low-code AI features.
• Proficient in SQL/Relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Strong, hands-on experience with Agile software development.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to Federal contract requirements.
• Must be able to pass a government-sponsored background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (Active clearance highly preferred).
• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST, Section 508, and records management compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design, development, and implementation of complex case management and workflow automation solutions in a federal environment.
• Lead development initiatives and mentor small-to-medium teams.
• Implement AI-driven capabilities and explore AI/ML/LLM integration within apps.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Appian development

Technical leadership

AI & automation

SQL / Relational databases

Agile methodologies

Federal environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Appian 17.x or later

AWS

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Technical Lead/Senior Appian Developer to drive the design, development, and implementation of complex case management and workflow automation solutions in a federal environment. You will lead development initiatives, implement AI-driven capabilities, and ensure compliance with strict security standards.

This role is remote and requires a Public Trust security clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS154, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• 7+ years of hands-on Appian development experience (design, configuration, and implementation of enterprise-grade applications) using Appian 17.x or later.

• 3+ years in a technical lead or senior developer capacity, leading small-to-medium development teams.

• Proven experience delivering mission-critical applications within federal or highly regulated environments.

• AI & Automation: Experience (or strong interest) in integrating AI into business processes - for example, using AI for document classification, extraction, summarization, intelligent decisioning, or chatbots. Understanding of how low-code AI features can augment automation and process orchestration. Hands-on experience with AI technologies, AI/ML/LLM integration, generative AI solutions. Familiarity with Appian AI.

• Technical Stack: Proficient in SQL/Relational Databases

• Cloud: Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.

• Methodology: Strong, hands-on experience with Agile software development

• Due to Federal contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

• Must be able to pass a government-sponsored background investigation.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (Active clearance highly preferred).

• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST, Section 508, and records management compliance.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Appian Certified Lead Developer (ACD-301) strongly preferred. Active Appian Senior Developer certification with a clear, immediate path to Lead will be considered.

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Minimum Requirements

TCS154, T4, Band 7

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$130,000

Maximum Salary

$150,000