Software Application Developer

Eightelevengroup; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking an Appian Application Developer for a federal HR modernization initiative in the DC area. The role is hybrid, requiring onsite presence as the program ramps, and reports to the Appian delivery pod. Candidates should have 3–7+ years of software development, hands-on Appian experience, and U.S.

citizenship with an active Public Trust or Secret clearance. Responsibilities include building Appian apps, owning modules, and collaborating with QA and business analysts in an Agile

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–7+ years of software development experience.
• Hands-on Appian experience is required.
• U.S. citizenship and active Public Trust or Secret clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Build and configure Appian applications, including process models, interfaces, and integrations
• Own modules within the larger application from design through delivery
• Support testing and defect resolution with the QA team
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with delivery pod

Skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Appian

Job description

Appian Application Developer

Downtown, DC Area (Hybrid, onsite as program ramps)

Compensation: $55 - $60/hr, depending on experience and clearance status

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join Brooksource as a Software Application Developer specializing in Appian to support a major HR systems modernization initiative for federal agencies. As part of a small, collaborative Appian delivery pod, you will report to the Lead/Senior Software Developer and work closely with other developers, testers, and a business analyst. This is an excellent opportunity for hands‑on developers who want meaningful build work and ownership of application modules, without the overhead of leading a team. The role is based in the DMV area with a hybrid work arrangement, requiring onsite presence as the program ramps up. U.S. citizenship and an active Public Trust or Secret clearance are required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build and configure Appian applications, including process models, interfaces, and integrations
• Take ownership of specific modules within the larger application, from design through delivery
• Incorporate feedback from code reviews and continuously improve code quality with minimal supervision
• Support testing and defect resolution in collaboration with the QA team
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as standups, sprint planning, and demos
• Collaborate closely with other developers, testers, and business analysts within the delivery pod
• Ensure compliance with federal security and clearance requirements throughout the development lifecycle
• Contribute to the modernization of HR systems for federal agencies, delivering steady and meaningful build work

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree
• U.S. citizenship
• Active Public Trust or Secret clearance
• 3-7+ years of software development experience, with hands‑on Appian experience required
• Ability to build and configure Appian applications, including process models, interfaces, and integrations
• Strong ownership of application modules from design through delivery
• Ability to incorporate feedback from code reviews independently and improve code quality
• Experience supporting testing and defect resolution with QA teams
• Participation in Agile ceremonies such as standups, sprint planning, and demos
• Experience with integrations, APIs, databases, and Agile delivery (preferred)
• Appian Associate or Senior Developer certification (preferred)

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