Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Information Services

Salary 137,835.00 - 148,637.00

Job Summary:

The Software Engineer will plan and support the management, expansion, and optimization of our Appian platform and support other software development, as needed. This role is critical in supporting operational efficiency for the Office of the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) through automation of workflows and the development of user-friendly digital services for both the SAA and Member offices. This position requires strong expertise in Appian development and cross divisional collaboration with network and enterprise architect team to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our Appian instance. Experience with REST APIs, SQL, Design Studio and PowerBI is a plus.

This is a non-supervisory position.

Duties:

Develop, test, and deploy Appian applications and portals using Appian Low-Code

Platform best practices.

Manage Appian platform health, version upgrades, patches and migrations.

Work with networking and enterprise administrators to apply and update software

certificates, ensuring secure authentication and continuity of access.

Maintain and enhance the existing Appian portal to submit forms that trigger critical

workflows.

Design, build, and deploy new forms and workflow applications based on operational

needs.

Develop and implement additional Appian portals for internal staff to streamline business

processes and service delivery.

Design and optimize SQL queries.

Collaborate with data teams to develop SSIS packages.

Partner with business analysts, developers, and enterprise architects to align Appian

solutions with business requirements and security policies.

Write clean, well-documented, and tested code while following best practices to ensure

quality, maintainability, and knowledge sharing.

Stay current with Appian platform updates and new feature adoption to improve solution

delivery and user experience.

Utilize PowerBI and Design Studio to create forms, dashboards and reports using various

data sources.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Experience and Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field or have equivalent professional experience. Active Appian Senior or Lead Developer certificate. Responsibility in application development and platform administration is required. A minimum of 3 years of experience with Appian development, including cloud-based environments, REST APIs, and certificate management. Strong skills in SQL, relational database management, and building Appian forms and workflows are required Experience and knowledge of Java, RESTful web services, and enterprise architecture. Experience with Power BI and Design Studio is a plus. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Incumbent must have strong knowledge of Appian development principles, including designing interfaces, process models, and records, as well as familiarity with SQL query design, relational database concepts, REST APIs, and basic data integration tasks. Applicants must demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and have the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Incumbent should be capable of following development best practices, producing documentation for workflows and processes, and providing excellent customer service while working under pressure when necessary. The incumbent supports cloud-based Appian environments, manages platform maintenance and upgrades, and oversees design and optimization of complex forms and workflows.

Work Schedule:

Full-time, permanent. Monday – Friday. Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Incumbent may be required to work outside of regular hours to support the House, its personnel, and/or facilities, especially during urgent or high-priority situations.

Applicant Instructions:

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to by 7:00 p.m. on June 17, 2025. Applicants will receive an email response indicating receipt of their cover letter and resume. Submission of these documents does not guarantee an interview.

Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, or age.

The SAA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. This position has been determined to be EXEMPT from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check.

A preemployment drug test is required for positions requiring a security clearance.

Veterans’ Preference Information:

Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act.

**Only applicants seeking veterans’ preference consideration should email for further information. Please note the word “Veteran” in the subject line and note the job title and vacancy announcement number in the body of the email.