Senior Appian Developer

Astor & Sanders; Washington; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Federal Holidays off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Pre-Tax Benefit Programs

Wellness and Work-Life Support

Professional Development

Performance and Referral Bonuses

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Astor & Sanders Corporation is seeking a Senior Appian Developer in a full-time, onsite DC-area role. You will lead hands-on Appian development, steer interdisciplinary teams, and ensure secure, scalable solutions.

You will design and implement Appian objects, APIs, data integrations, and drive best practices across code reviews and security processes. The role requires 6+ years in Appian, leadership in agile delivery, and strong Oracle experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years hands-on Appian development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years leading developer teams in agile delivery.
• Experience delivering Appian solutions across multi-region environments for 200+ users.
• Experience implementing relational databases (Oracle) for Appian projects.
• Strong knowledge of Appian objects (SAIL interfaces, process models, sites, records, reports).
• Architecting front-end and back-end solutions, including APIs and data integrations.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevSecOps automation.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Appian applications and integrations.
• Lead a team through requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Conduct code reviews and guide best practices and coding standards.
• Implement and oversee DevSecOps automation for testing, security, and deployment.
• Provide architectural expertise and ensure compliance with enterprise architecture and standards.
• Collaborate with business analysts and scrum master to refine user stories and timelines.
• Coordinate security assessments and address vulnerabilities within timelines.

Skills

Appian development

Team leadership

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

Security & performance troubleshooting

Communication

SCRUM Master

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or related

Tools

Oracle database

Job description

Senior Appian Developer

Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA seeking a Senior Appian Developer. This is a full-time and onsite position in Washington DC.

Position Summary: The Senior Appian Developer is responsible for hands-on Appian application development, directing interdisciplinary technical teams, and ensuring robust system functionality. They collaborate with architects, business analysts, and project managers to design and deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable Appian-based applications. This role demands in-depth knowledge of Appian design objects, integrations, process models, and best practices.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Appian applications, including interfaces, process flows, records, reports, and integrations.
• Lead a team of developers through the full software development lifecycle: requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and guide the team in following best practices and coding standards.
• Implement and oversee DevSecOps practices to automate testing, security scans, and deployment pipelines.
• Provide high-level architectural expertise and ensure solutions adhere to DOL’s enterprise architecture and relevant compliance (FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Collaborate with the business analyst and scrum master to refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and ensure feasible development timelines.
• Coordinate security assessments, prepare documentation for audits, and resolve vulnerabilities within established timelines.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of hands-on experience in Appian development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (4 additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted).
• Minimum of 5 years leading developer teams in agile software delivery.
• Proven record delivering complex Appian solutions across multi-region environments for 200+ users.
• Demonstrated success in implementing relational databases (e.g., Oracle) for data modeling and querying in Appian projects.
• Strong knowledge of Appian platform objects (SAIL interfaces, process models, sites, records, reports).
• Ability to architect solutions for both front-end and back-end functions, including APIs and data integrations.
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex technical issues related to performance, security, and configuration.
• Proficient with agile methodologies and DevSecOps automation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to mentor junior developers and liaise with business stakeholders.
• Appian Senior Developer Certification (required).
• SCRUM Master Certification (preferred).

Benefits

Astor & Sanders Corporation (www.astor-sanders.com) offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Astor & Sanders Corporation ( #Astor ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Some of our competitive benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and all Federal Holidays off
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Pre-Tax Benefit Programs
• Wellness and Work-Life Support
• Professional Development
• Performance and Referral Bonuses
• Life and Disability Insurance