Software Application Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid time off

Health/medical insurance

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking an Appian Application Developer to support a federal HR systems modernization initiative in the DC area. Hybrid work with onsite ramping, U.S. citizenship and an active Public Trust or Secret clearance required.

You will build Appian applications, including process models, interfaces, and integrations, owning modules from design through delivery and collaborating with QA, analysts, and other developers within an Agile delivery pod.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Public Trust or Secret clearance required.
• 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.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Build and configure Appian applications including process models, interfaces, and integrations.
• Take ownership of specific modules from design through delivery.
• Incorporate feedback from code reviews and improve code quality.
• Support testing and defect resolution with QA teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as standups, sprint planning, and demos.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and business analysts within the delivery pod.
• Ensure compliance with federal security and clearance requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Contribute to HR systems modernization for federal agencies.

Skills

Appian development

Software development

Code reviews

QA collaboration

Agile ceremonies

System integrations

APIs

Databases

Ownership of modules

Independent feedback incorporation

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)

Disclaimer

Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.