Senior Appian Developer - US Citizen - Remote

Senior Appian Developer Location: Largo, MD (Remote) Summary: Our client is seeking a Senior Appian Developer to lead the design and development of mission-critical applications on the Appian platform.

This role involves end-to-end application development, from requirements gathering to deployment and support, with a strong focus on adhering to best practices and driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Appian development, mentoring teams, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to refine user stories and define detailed technical acceptance criteria.

Lead the design and development of complex Appian features, including SAIL interfaces, process models, data objects, and integrations.

Participate in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and effort estimation for tasks and user stories.

Drive and enforce best practices across design, development, code reviews, and solution delivery.

Mentor junior developers and support team-wide knowledge sharing and growth.

Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, including performance tuning and integration challenges.

Provide testing support by defining test cases, validating functionality, and participating in remediation activities.

Contribute to internal documentation and training materials to support application knowledge and adoption.

Collaborate with UX/UI designers, QA engineers, and DevOps resources to ensure cohesive, scalable solutions.

Stay current with Appian platform updates, tools, and industry trends, and recommend enhancements to development practices.

Required Skills: 10+ years of experience in application development, with strong expertise in Appian (minimum 5 years preferred). Appian Senior Developer Certification (required) Proficiency in SAIL, Appian process modeling, Appian Records, integrations, and Appian data types (CDTs) Experience with SQL, relational databases, and REST/SOAP web services Familiarity with Appian testing frameworks and methodologies Experience mentoring and leading development teams Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), and tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Visio, and SharePoint Knowledge of business process management (BPM) concepts and workflow design Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Preferred Skills: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field Experience working in public sector or highly regulated environments Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing in Appian