Senior Developer

Position: Senior Appian Developer Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid – minimum 3 days/week onsite required) Client: (Independent Non-Profit Organization) Contract: C2C | $80/hr Work Authorization: Any Status Experience Required: 8–12 years total IT, with 4–5+ years in Appian Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Appian Developer to design, develop, and implement end-to-end Appian BPM solutions. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on Appian development skills (beyond drag-and-drop), deep understanding of Appian infrastructure (including KDB engines, scaling, and deployment), and a proven track record of delivering 3+ full lifecycle Appian implementations. This role requires a mix of architecture, coding, and solution design. Key Responsibilities • Lead design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade Appian applications. • Write complex Appian SAIL code and develop reusable components. • Build and optimize Appian objects (Sites, Records, Reports, Tasks, Integrations, etc.). • Provide technical oversight on requirements, design reviews, and operational readiness. • Partner with architecture/development teams on strategic and tactical planning. • Develop Appian plug-ins, connected systems, and UI components. • Optimize Appian infrastructure: sizing, scaling, KDB engine management. • Deliver solutions in Agile environments with CI/CD integration. • Mentor junior developers and ensure adherence to best practices. Required Skills & Experience • Appian Development: 4–5+ years hands-on with Appian 20x/21x/22x (must list versions in resume). • End-to-End Implementations: 3+ full lifecycle (design, develop, deploy, package). • SAIL Development: Ability to write complex SAIL code. • Appian Objects Expertise: Sites, Records, Reports, Process Models, Integrations, Web APIs, Constants, Rules, CDTs, Groups, etc. • Frameworks & BPM Concepts: Strong understanding of Appian BPM methodologies. • Appian Infrastructure: Knowledge of KDB engines, vertical/horizontal scaling. • App Servers & Web Servers: JBOSS, Tomcat, Apache. • UI/Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AngularJS/ReactJS (or other UI frameworks). • Integration & Middleware: J2EE Design Patterns, Servlets, JDBC, JMS, Spring Security, Hibernate. • Plug-in Development: Smart Services, Connected Systems, UI Plug-ins (preferred). • RPA/AI: Exposure to intelligent automation tools (a plus). • Databases: Strong SQL coding (SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB). Education • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field. • Appian certifications are strongly preferred.