Lead Appian Developer

ICF

. Support upcoming needs with ICF’s federal customers as a Lead Appian Developer .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $119,323 - $202,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Appian BPM development and plugin creation, along with strong capabilities in configuring and integrating systems. Proficient in Agile methodologies and skilled in translating business needs into effective solution architecture.

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Appian BPM DevelopmentAppian Plugin DevelopmentApplication Server InstallationSQL ScriptingAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Appian BPMAppian PluginSQL ScriptingSystem IntegrationSoftware DevelopmentArchitecture DocumentationRelational DatabasesApplication ServersJava DevelopmentEnterprise Application Integration

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

JBossWebLogicIISAppian TempoMavenIBM WebSphereMuleLAMPHadoop.NET

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Level 2 Appian DeveloperCertified Level 3 Appian Developer

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentDigital ModernizationPublic Trust ClearanceSOAESBN-Tier Client-Server Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

HadoopJavaLAMPMavenSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support upcoming needs with ICF’s federal customers as a Lead Appian Developer
Develop and maintain Appian BPM solutions and plugins
Install and work with application servers including JBoss, WebLogic, and IIS
Configure, debug, and integrate systems, including forms, reports, underlying logic, and interface components
Work with relational databases and SQL scripting
Participate in all phases of software development for large-scale business-critical applications using Agile methodologies
Define and document architecture for technology implementations using different architectural views
Translate business needs into solution architecture requirements
Collaborate with teams through teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation
Support digital modernization projects for federal agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of recent hands-on experience with Appian BPM
7+ years of experience developing Appian Plugin
7+ years of experience with application servers like JBoss, WebLogic, and IIS as part of installation
7+ years of experience configuring, debugging, and systems integration, including forms, reports, underlying logic, and interface components
7+ years of experience with relational databases and SQL scripting
7+ years of experience in all phases of software development for large-scale business-critical applications following Agile methodologies
Bachelor's degree
Green Card Holder or US Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements
Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
Must reside in the United States and perform the work in the United States
Certified Level 2 or Level 3 Appian Developer preferred
Experience working with Appian Tempo
Java developer experience is a strong plus
Recent software development project experience in a Federal government setting
Experience defining and documenting architecture for technology implementations using different architectural views
Exposure to Appian BPM, IBM WebSphere, Mule, LAMP/JBoss, Hadoop, Java, and Microsoft/.NET preferred
Experience with enterprise application integration (SOA, ESB) and n-tier client-server architectures preferred
Experience working with Appian Sites
Java development with Maven builds experience is a strong plus
Ability to understand long-term and short-term perspectives
Ability to translate business needs into solution architecture requirements
Excellent analytical and technical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation
All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

ICF will pay for certifications
Expansive digital learning platform via training portal
Various training based on job level and skillset
Study guides for various certification areas
In-person training hosted by Appian
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veteran status, and sincerely held religious beliefs