Appian Software Developer/Integrator

RPMGlobal; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking an Appian Software Developer/Integrator to contribute to a DoD-wide TCPED OSINT platform. The role covers design, development, deployment, and operation, integrating existing and new tools with cloud, AI, ML, and cross-domain transfer systems.

On-site in Bethesda with flexible scheduling and occasional remote work. The candidate should have Appian experience, containerization skills, Python/Bash scripting, CI/CD tooling, and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master's with 6+ years.
• Experience with Appian.
• Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Development and scripting in Python and Bash.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab or Jenkins).
• Experience with Agile practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, deployment and operation of a DoD TCPED OSINT platform.
• Integrate off-the-shelf and new development efforts leveraging cloud, AI/ML, and cross-domain transfers.
• Deploy release candidates to production with a team of integration engineers.
• Participate in tests, staging, and production deployment activities.
• Maintain services and pipelines for big data with Kafka/Elasticsearch microservices on Kubernetes.
• Monitor automated tests and manage project priorities and deadlines.
• Foster collaboration to deliver high-quality results to the customer.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Agile practices

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Appian

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Python

Bash

Elasticsearch

Kafka

Job description

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking an Appian Software Developer/Integrator to contribute to the design, development, deployment, and operation of a DoD-wide TCPED workflow management platform for Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). The role involves integrating off-the-shelf and new development efforts, leveraging cloud computing, AI, ML, and cross-domain transfer systems to enhance mission-focused big data analytics tools and micro-service development. The position is primarily on-site in Bethesda, MD, with a flexible schedule and occasional remote work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with a team of system integration engineers to successfully deploy release candidates to production environment.
• Participate in test, staging, and production deployment.
• Integrate container-based Appian using Kubernetes, Rancher, Helm, and other DevOpsSec integration tools.
• Assist in the maintenance of services and procedures for a big data pipeline including Kafka, Elasticsearch, and in-house Python/Java microservices running on Kubernetes.
• Monitor automated system integration tests to identify failed modules and components.
• Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Foster an environment of collaboration with team members to provide quality service and product to the customer.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Appian.
• Experience with containerization.
• Development and/or scripting experience, especially Python and Bash.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and practices, especially Gitlab or Jenkins.
• Experience with Agile practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic with the ability to work well on a team and a self-starter who can work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with systems at scale.
• Experience with Kafka or other message passing systems.
• Experience on a production/enterprise system.
• Cloud infrastructure experience.
• Appian certification.
• Experience with Java, Kubernetes monitoring (e.g., Prometheus/Grafana), Appian integration with PostgreSQL or other DBs, SALT for deployment automation, GraphQL, Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Logstash (specifically admin experience), Helm and Helmfile.
• Possess at least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification, e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, Security+ CE, SSCP, CISSP (or Associate).
• Ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification per DoD 8570 policy.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Masters with 6+ years of experience.

Required Certifications

• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, Security+ CE, SSCP, CISSP or Associate).
• Ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification per DoD 8570 policy.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI