Remote Appian Lead Developer for Federal AI & Automation

Maximus; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Technical Lead/Senior Appian Developer to drive design, development, and implementation of complex case management and workflow automation in a federal context. You will lead development initiatives, implement AI-driven capabilities, and ensure compliance with stringent security standards, while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 7+ years Appian experience, 3+ years leadership, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of Appian development experience (design, configuration, and implementation).
• 3+ years in a technical lead or senior developer capacity.
• Experience delivering mission-critical applications in federal or highly regulated environments.
• Experience or strong interest in AI & automation integration with low-code AI features.
• Proficient in SQL/Relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Strong, hands-on experience with Agile software development.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to Federal contract requirements.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design, development, and implementation of complex case management and workflow automation solutions in a federal environment.
• Lead development initiatives and mentor small-to-medium teams.
• Implement AI-driven capabilities and explore AI/ML/LLM integration within apps.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Appian development

Technical leadership

AI & automation

SQL / Relational databases

Agile methodologies

Federal environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Appian 17.x or later

AWS

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Technical Lead/Senior Appian Developer to drive design, development, and implementation of complex case management and workflow automation in a federal context. You will lead development initiatives, implement AI-driven capabilities, and ensure compliance with stringent security standards, while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 7+ years Appian experience, 3+ years leadership, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.