Lead Appian Developer

Maximus; Trenton (NJ); 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 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 remote role requires a Public Trust clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of hands-on Appian development experience (Appian 17.x+).
• 3+ years in a technical lead or senior developer role leading teams.
• Experience delivering mission-critical apps in federal or highly regulated environments.
• AI/Automation: experience with integrating AI in business processes and low-code AI features.
• SQL and relational databases; Oracle database experience.
• AWS cloud services experience.
• Strong Agile software development experience.
• U.S. citizenship required due to Federal contract requirements.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST, 508 and records management compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of complex Appian-based solutions.
• Drive AI-driven capabilities and workflow automation in a federal setting.
• Mentor and guide small-to-medium development teams.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and government requirements.

Skills

Appian development

Technical leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Appian

SQL

Oracle

AWS

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