Intermediate Appian Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Appian applications that support intricate business and operational workflows.

• Assist in the remediation, conversion, and modernization of custom Appian plugins to ensure alignment with updated platform standards and compatibility requirements.

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to custom plugins, integrations, and the functionality of Appian applications.

• Work collaboratively with architects and senior developers to implement scalable and maintainable technical solutions.

• Aid in Appian platform upgrades and related application modernization efforts.

• Contribute to the development and upkeep of reusable components, shared services, and integration frameworks.

• Engage in technical design discussions, conduct code reviews, and participate in solution implementation activities.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and support artifacts.

• Facilitate integration efforts that involve APIs, web services, databases, and external systems.

• Write and optimize SQL queries to support application functionality and reporting requirements.

• Ensure that development activities adhere to coding standards, security protocols, and best practices.

• Collaborate with QA teams to assist in defect resolution, testing activities, and deployment readiness.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Work alongside Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery outcomes.

• Assist with estimation, technical planning, and delivery coordination tasks.

• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution efforts throughout development and testing environments.

• Facilitate application modernization initiatives within complex Appian environments.

• Assist in efforts related to plugin remediation, reduction of technical debt, and optimization of the platform.

• Identify opportunities to enhance development efficiency, maintainability, and operational stability.

• Stay updated on Appian platform enhancements, development best practices, and emerging capabilities.

• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the broader Appian practice, including exposure to Appian AI capabilities where applicable.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• At least 2 years of hands-on Appian development experience.

• Experience in supporting Appian application development within Agile software delivery environments.

• Familiarity with custom Appian plugins, Java-based development, or integration components.

• Strong grasp of software development lifecycle practices and secure coding principles.

• Experience with relational databases and proficiency in writing SQL queries.

• Familiarity with Git/GitLab or similar source control systems.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within cross-functional Agile teams.

• Appian Certified Associate Developer or Appian Certified Senior Developer certification is preferred.

• Experience with Appian platform upgrades, plugin remediation, or modernization initiatives is preferred.

• Experience in developing or maintaining custom Appian plugins using Java is preferred.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Docker, or containerized deployment strategies is preferred.

• Experience with AWS-hosted or cloud-based application environments is preferred.

• Familiarity with REST/SOAP integrations and API development is preferred.

• Exposure to Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms is preferred.

• Familiarity with Appian AI capabilities, AI Skills, AI Copilot, AI Document Processing, or other emerging Appian platform features is preferred.

• Experience in supporting federal government or public sector technology programs is preferred.

• Experience contributing to knowledge transfer and cross-team collaboration initiatives within technical organizations is preferred.

• Successful candidates will undergo a background investigation by the government and must meet the requirements to hold a position of public trust.

• US Citizenship or US Green Card is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.

• Generous paid time off and holiday policies.

• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.

• Flexible work hours and potential remote work options.