Lead Appian Developer

Maximus; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead Appian Developer to drive design, development and implementation of complex case management in a federal setting. You will lead teams, integrate AI features, and ensure compliance with strict security standards.

This remote role requires US citizenship and the ability to pass a government background check for a Public Trust clearance. AWS, Oracle, and SQL experience are valued, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Appian development in enterprise-grade apps.
• 3+ years in a technical lead or senior developer role leading teams.
• Experience delivering mission-critical apps in federal or highly regulated environments.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust clearance; knowledge of FISMA/NIST.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and implementation of Appian-based solutions.
• Drive AI-driven capabilities, automation, and process orchestration.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and federal requirements.

Skills

Appian development

AI integration

Agile software development

Cloud AWS

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

SQL

Oracle database

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled technical Lead 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 and relational databases, with hands‑on experience supporting and developing Oracle database solutions.
• 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