Senior Appian Developer

ICF

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

Posted 10/27/2026full-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 application development and integration, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and architecture documentation. Proven ability to translate business needs into technical solutions while collaborating effectively with federal government clients.

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Appian BPM DevelopmentAppian Plugin DevelopmentApplication Server ConfigurationAgile MethodologiesRelational Database and SQL Scripting

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Hard Skills

Appian BPMAppian PluginApplication ServersSQL ScriptingSystems IntegrationArchitecture DocumentationJava DevelopmentMaven BuildsEnterprise Application IntegrationAppian Tempo

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

JBossWebLogicIISIBM WebSphereMuleLAMP/JBOSSHadoop.Net

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Level 2 Appian DeveloperCertified Level 3 Appian Developer

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentPublic Trust ClearanceSoftware DevelopmentBusiness-Critical ApplicationsN-Tier Client-Server Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

HadoopJavaLAMPMavenSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support upcoming needs with ICF federal customers as a Lead Appian Developer
Develop and maintain Appian BPM applications and plugins
Install and configure application servers
Configure, debug, and integrate systems, including forms, reports, underlying logic, and interface components
Work across 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
Participate in software development projects for federal government clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of recent hands-on experience with Appian BPM
5+ years of experience developing Appian Plugin
5+ years of experience with application servers such as JBoss, WebLogic, and IIS as part of installation
5+ years of experience configuring, debugging, and 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 following 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 Appian Developer or Certified Level 3 Appian Developer preferred
Experience with Appian Tempo and Appian Sites
Java developer experience and Maven builds experience are strong pluses
Recent software development project experience in a Federal government setting
Experience defining and documenting architecture for technology implementations
Exposure to Appian BPM, IBM WebSphere, Mule, LAMP/JBOSS, Hadoop, Java, and Microsoft/.Net
Experience with enterprise application integration (SOA, ESB) and n-tier client-server architectures
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 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, disabled veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs