Intermediate Appian Developer

TSPi; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TSPi is seeking an Intermediate Appian Developer to support Appian application development, plugin remediation, and modernization within complex enterprise environments. This role collaborates across Agile teams to deliver scalable solutions and participate in platform upgrades.

This is a 9-month project with potential extension. The ideal candidate will have extensive Appian development experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a proven ability to work in fast-paced delivery environments

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on Appian development experience.
• Experience supporting Appian development within Agile environments.
• Experience with custom Appian plugins, Java-based development, or integrations.
• Strong SDLC and secure coding principles.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Experience with Git/GitLab workflows.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Appian applications supporting complex workflows.
• Support remediation and modernization of custom Appian plugins.
• Troubleshoot issues related to plugins, integrations, and Appian apps.
• Collaborate with architects and senior developers on scalable solutions.
• Support platform upgrades and modernization activities.
• Develop reusable components, services, and integration frameworks.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and solution implementation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment instructions, and support artifacts.
• Support API, web service, database integrations.
• Write and optimize SQL queries.
• Ensure coding standards and security practices.
• Collaborate with QA for defect resolution and deployment readiness.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and cross-functional collaboration.
• Assist with estimation and delivery coordination.
• Work on knowledge sharing across Appian practice.

Skills

Appian development

Java-based development

Agile delivery

SQL queries

Git/GitLab workflows

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Appian integrations

Job description

TSPi is seeking an Intermediate Appian Developer with strong experience supporting Appian application development, plugin remediation, and modernization initiatives within complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to develop and maintain Appian solutions, troubleshoot technical issues, and support custom plugin conversion efforts associated with platform upgrades and modernization activities. This role requires the ability to collaborate effectively across Agile delivery teams, contribute to technical solution development, and support evolving Appian platform capabilities within a fast-paced delivery environment. This is a 9 month project with possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

Appian Development & Plugin Conversion

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Appian applications supporting complex business and operational workflows
• Support remediation, conversion, and modernization of custom Appian plugins to align with updated platform standards and compatibility requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to custom plugins, integrations, and Appian application functionality
• Collaborate with architects and senior developers to implement scalable and maintainable technical solutions
• Support Appian platform upgrades and related application modernization activities
• Assist with development and maintenance of reusable components, shared services, and integration frameworks

Technical Design & Development Support

• Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and solution implementation activities
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment instructions, and support artifacts
• Support integration efforts involving APIs, web services, databases, and external systems
• Write and optimize SQL queries to support application functionality and reporting needs
• Ensure development activities align with coding standards, security requirements, and best practices
• Collaborate with QA teams to support defect resolution, testing activities, and deployment readiness

Agile Delivery & Collaboration

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to support successful delivery outcomes
• Assist with estimation, technical planning, and delivery coordination activities
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution efforts across development and testing environments
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and delivery quality
• Support application modernization initiatives within complex Appian environments
• Assist with efforts related to plugin remediation, technical debt reduction, and platform optimization
• Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency, maintainability, and operational stability
• Stay current on Appian platform updates, development best practices, and emerging capabilities
• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the broader Appian practice, including exposure to Appian AI capabilities where applicable

Required Skills / Experience

• Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on Appian development experience
• Experience supporting Appian application development within Agile software delivery environments
• Experience working with custom Appian plugins, Java-based development, or integration components
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle practices and secure coding principles
• Experience working with relational databases and writing SQL queries
• Experience utilizing Git/GitLab or similar source control workflows
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional Agile teams

Preferred Skills / Experience

• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Appian Certified Associate Developer or Appian Certified Senior Developer certification
• Experience supporting Appian platform upgrades, plugin remediation, or modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Docker, or containerized deployment approaches
• Experience supporting AWS-hosted or cloud-based application environments
• Familiarity with REST/SOAP integrations and API development
• Exposure to Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms
• Exposure to Appian AI capabilities, AI Skills, AI Copilot, AI Document Processing, or other emerging Appian platform features
• Experience supporting federal government or public sector technology programs
• Experience contributing to knowledge transfer and cross-team collaboration initiatives within technical organizations

Additional Information

Successful candidates are subject to a background investigation by the government and must be able to meet the requirements to hold a position of public trust.