Senior Appian Developer

Jobtailor

Tysons (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Appian Developer to design, build, and support enterprise applications using Appian. You will lead development teams, translate client requirements into robust designs, and drive best practices across projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on Appian work, API integrations, and Agile collaboration with direct client interaction to deliver scalable solutions and performance improvements.

Qualifications

3+ years hands-on Appian development and 5+ years IT experience.
Appian Certified Senior Developer or Appian Certified Lead Developer.
Strong hands-on experience with SAIL interfaces, process models, record types, Data Fabric, expression rules, security, and integrations.
Strong understanding of Appian development standards, reusable design, application security, performance, and scalability.
Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or MariaDB.
Experience developing and consuming REST and/or SOAP web services and integrating Appian with external enterprise systems.
Ability to troubleshoot complex application, data, integration, and performance issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working directly with clients and communicating technical concepts and design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise applications using the Appian platform.
Lead or provide technical direction to Appian development teams.
Translate business requirements into application designs and technical specifications.
Develop Appian solutions using SAIL interfaces, process models, record types, Data Fabric, expression rules, integrations, AI, and related platform capabilities.
Design scalable and reusable application components and development patterns.
Conduct design and code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers.
Troubleshoot application, integration, data, and performance issues across environments.
Design and implement integrations with databases, APIs, web services, identity providers, and other systems.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, estimation, sprint planning, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
Support testing, deployment, production releases, and post-production troubleshooting.
Mentor junior and mid-level Appian developers and reinforce development standards and best practices.
Contribute reusable components, technical documentation, delivery accelerators, and lessons learned across projects.
Explore opportunities to incorporate Appian AI, intelligent document processing, automation, and other platform capabilities into client solutions.

Skills

Strong communication

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Appian

REST/SOAP Web Services

Data Fabric

Java Development

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Windows Server

Linux Server

Job description

Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise applications using the Appian platform
Lead or provide technical direction to Appian development teams
Work directly with clients to understand business requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions
Translate business requirements into application designs and technical specifications
Develop Appian solutions using SAIL interfaces, process models, record types, Data Fabric, expression rules, integrations, AI, and related platform capabilities
Design scalable and reusable application components and development patterns
Conduct design and code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers
Troubleshoot application, integration, data, and performance issues across development and production environments
Design and implement integrations with databases, APIs, web services, identity providers, and other enterprise systems
Participate in Agile ceremonies, estimation, sprint planning, demonstrations, and retrospectives
Support testing, deployment, production releases, and post-production troubleshooting
Mentor junior and mid-level Appian developers and reinforce development standards and best practices
Contribute reusable components, technical documentation, delivery accelerators, and lessons learned across projects
Explore opportunities to incorporate Appian AI, intelligent document processing, automation, and other emerging platform capabilities into client solutions

Requirements

3+ years of hands‑on Appian application development experience and 5+ years of overall IT experience
Appian Certified Senior Developer or Appian Certified Lead Developer certification
Strong hands‑on experience with SAIL interfaces, process models, record types, Data Fabric, expression rules, security, and integrations
Strong understanding of Appian development standards, reusable design, application security, performance, and scalability
Experience working in Agile delivery environments
Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or MariaDB
Experience developing and consuming REST and/or SOAP web services and integrating Appian with external enterprise systems
Ability to troubleshoot complex application, data, integration, and performance issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working directly with clients and communicating technical concepts and design decisions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical and functional team members
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
Preferred: Appian Certified Lead Developer
Preferred: Experience serving as a technical lead or development pod lead
Preferred: Experience with Appian AI capabilities, intelligent document processing, or AI‑enabled workflow automation
Preferred: Experience with AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms
Preferred: Experience with authentication and identity technologies including SAML, OAuth, LDAP, or Active Directory
Preferred: DevSecOps, CI/CD, and configuration management experience
Preferred: Java development experience
Preferred: Windows or Linux server administration experience
Preferred: Understanding of UX and user‑centered application design
Preferred: Automated or manual software testing experience
Preferred: Experience with data management, reporting, visualization, or business intelligence
Preferred: Active or previously held U.S. security clearance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Appian application development, including SAIL interfaces, process models, and integrations, while effectively collaborating with clients to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Proven ability to lead development teams, mentor junior developers, and implement best practices in Agile environments.

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