Senior Appian Developer

Piper Companies; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Senior Appian Developer in Reston, VA for a hybrid, full-time role supporting an Intelligence Community modernization program. You will design, build, and secure enterprise Appian applications, integrate systems, and mentor junior staff in a government-focused setting.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of Appian experience, strong API/data integration skills, and comfort working in SCIF environments.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4-7 years of experience in software development or related field.
• Strong hands-on Appian development experience.
• Experience with Appian records, process models, interfaces, and expression rules.
• Experience integrating via REST APIs, SOAP, JDBC, and SQL.
• Agile development experience and ability to work in customer-facing environments.
• Willingness to work in secure facilities and SCIF environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure enterprise apps on the Appian platform.
• Build workflow automation for IC operations including case management and logistics.
• Configure Appian Data Fabric connections and enterprise integrations.
• Develop Appian plug-ins when needed and mentor junior developers.
• Collaborate with leads to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant solutions.

Skills

Appian development

REST APIs

SOAP

JDBC

SQL

Agile

Mentoring

Secure environments

Tools

Appian

REST APIs

SOAP

JDBC

SQL

Data Fabric

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Appian Developer to support an Intelligence Community (IC) customer enterprise workflow modernization initiative based in Reston, VA. This position is a full-time role that has HYBRID flexibility. As a Senior Appian Consultant, you will play a critical role in delivering secure enterprise workflow solutions by developing scalable applications, integrating enterprise systems, and supporting the modernization of mission‑critical business processes within secure government environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain secure enterprise applications using the Appian platform.
• Develop workflow automation solutions supporting Intelligence Community business operations, including case management, approvals, logistics, financial systems, and other mission‑support functions.
• Configure and optimize Appian Data Fabric to connect multiple enterprise data sources and reduce reliance on traditional ETL processes.
• Design and implement secure integrations using REST APIs, SOAP services, JDBC connections, and other enterprise integration technologies.
• Develop custom Appian plug‑ins when business requirements extend beyond standard platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with architects and Technical Delivery Managers to design scalable, maintainable, and secure application solutions.
• Participate in Agile software development activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, pair programming, code reviews, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Support deployment of applications from unclassified development environments into secure customer environments.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement performance improvements across existing applications.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing across the team.
• Work directly with customer stakeholders to gather requirements, refine business processes, and deliver high‑quality technical solutions.
• Ensure applications adhere to security requirements and operational standards within classified government environments.

Requirements:

• Approximately 4-7 years of experience in software development, technical consulting, application development, or a related technical field.
• Strong hands‑on Appian development experience.
• Experience with recent versions of the Appian platform and the ability to clearly articulate platform expertise.
• Experience developing Appian applications using record types, process models, interfaces, expression rules, and other Appian objects.
• Experience designing and implementing system integrations using REST APIs, SOAP services, JDBC connections, or similar technologies.
• Working knowledge of relational databases, database design principles, and SQL.
• Understanding of object‑oriented programming concepts and software development methodologies.
• Experience working within Agile development teams and participating in sprint‑based software delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in customer‑facing environments.
• Ability and willingness to work within secure facilities and SCIF environments as required.

Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI Clearance strongly preferred.
• Active CI Polygraph or Full Scope Polygraph highly desired depending on program requirements.

Compensation to Include:

Salary Range: $160,000 - $185,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO), and Sick Leave if required by law.

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This job posting opens on 9/15/26 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the date of posting

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