Senior Appian Developer

ICF

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

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $98,614 - $167,644 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Appian BPM development, including plugin creation and systems integration, while effectively collaborating with federal customers to deliver digital modernization solutions. Proficient in Agile methodologies and capable of translating business needs into comprehensive solution architecture.

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Appian BPM DevelopmentAppian Plugin DevelopmentApplication Server Installation (JBoss, WebLogic, IIS)SQL Scripting and Relational DatabasesAgile Software Development

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Hard Skills

Appian BPMAppian PluginsSQL ScriptingSystems IntegrationAgile MethodologiesArchitecture DocumentationJava DevelopmentMaven BuildsEnterprise Application IntegrationAppian Sites

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

JBossWebLogicIISIBM WebSphereMuleLAMPHadoop.NETAppian TempoSOA

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Level 2 Appian DeveloperCertified Level 3 Appian Developer

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentDigital ModernizationBusiness-Critical ApplicationsPublic Trust ClearanceClient-Server Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

HadoopJavaLAMPMavenSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support upcoming needs for ICF’s federal customers as a Lead Appian Developer
Develop and maintain Appian BPM solutions
Develop Appian plugins
Install and work with application servers such as JBoss, WebLogic, and IIS
Configure, debug, and integrate systems, including forms, reports, underlying logic, and interface components
Work with relational databases and SQL scripts
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 and federal customers to deliver digital modernization solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of recent hands-on experience with Appian BPM
5+ years of experience developing Appian Plugins
5+ years of experience with application servers such as JBoss, WebLogic, or IIS as part of installation
5+ years of experience configuring, debugging, and performing systems integration, including forms, reports, underlying logic, and interface components
5+ years of experience with relational databases and SQL scripting
5+ years of experience in all phases of software development for large-scale business-critical applications using Agile methodologies
Bachelor's degree
US Citizenship or Green Card holder 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 with Appian Tempo preferred
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 in enterprise application integration, SOA, ESB, and n-tier client-server architectures preferred
Experience 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
Position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

ICF will pay for certifications
Expansive digital learning platform via the training portal
Training based on job level and skillset
Study guides for various certification areas
In-person training hosted by Appian
Equal opportunity workplace
Reasonable accommodations for disability, religious purposes, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities
Benefits offerings under the Transparency in Coverage Act