Lead Appian Developer

Maximus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Lead Appian Developer to drive design, development, and implementation of complex case management and workflow automation in a federal environment. You will lead initiatives, implement AI-driven capabilities, and ensure compliance with stringent security standards.

This remote role requires US citizenship, ability to pass background checks, and eligibility for a Public Trust clearance. You will guide a small-to-mid-size team and collaborate with stakeholders across programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of Appian development experience.
• 3+ years in a technical lead role.
• Experience delivering mission-critical applications in federal environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST, Section 508 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of Appian-based case management and workflow automation.
• Drive AI-driven capabilities and integration into business processes.
• Ensure compliance with Federal security standards and regulations.
• Mentor small-to-mid-size development teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across federal programs.

Skills

Appian development

Technical leadership

AI & automation integration

SQL

AWS

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle database

Appian platform

AWS cloud services

Job description

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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TCS154, T4, Band 7

EEO Statement

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.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program‑specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews, please contact People Operations at [e-mail].