Mid Appian Developer

Forge Group, LLC • Reston, VA

3d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

Forge requires an Appian IT Specialist to support an Agile application-delivery team in a secure DoW customer environment. The role will design and build Appian records, interfaces, rules, processes, and integrations; validate work through continuous testing; and support controlled application releases while collaborating with mission, data, security, and quality personnel.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen (Authorization to Work in the U.S. will not suffice); previous professional experience supporting the U.S. Federal Government, either as a federal employee or contractor, is required
• 4+ years of professional IT experience, including hands-on Appian application development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent, OR 4 additional years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree
• Hands-on Appian development experience across records, interfaces, process models, integrations, or deployments
• Experience with Appian records, SAIL, expression rules, process models, integrations, data stores, and application security
• Experience with SQL, relational data modeling, REST APIs, JSON, and secure integration practices
• Experience writing tests, troubleshooting defects, performing peer reviews, and documenting technical work
• Familiarity with Git-based delivery, CI/CD concepts, package inspection, and promotion across environments
• Active CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoW-approved baseline cybersecurity certification, or ability to obtain within the first 30 days of starting
• Active Tier 2 background investigation or higher, completed or favorably adjudicated within the previous 18 months
• Ability to think strategically, act tactically, and demonstrate strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities
• Self-managing candidates who enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and working with dynamic teams
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data

Nice To Haves

• Appian Certified Associate Developer or Senior Developer certification
• Active Secret security clearance preferred
• Previous professional experience supporting a DoW organization, mission, or customer is strongly preferred
• Experience with Appian automated testing tools, performance testing, or deployment automation
• Hands-on Python development experience is strongly desired, including Appian integrations, connected-system services, or data-processing utilities
• Experience with MariaDB or PostgreSQL is also valued
• Section 508 accessibility testing experience and familiarity with Axe-Core or comparable tools
• Experience supporting legacy modernization, data migration, logistics, financial, or case-management workflows

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Appian record types, SAIL interfaces, expression rules, process models, sites, and related objects
• Translate user stories and acceptance criteria into maintainable technical designs and working Appian features
• Configure secure data access, groups, object security, record security, and process security under established patterns
• Develop and troubleshoot REST integrations, relational data access, record relationships, and data-validation logic
• Create reusable components and maintain naming, documentation, error-handling, and coding standards
• Develop unit test cases and support automated UI, regression, accessibility, integration, and performance testing
• Perform peer reviews, resolve defects, and analyze application logs and Appian monitoring information
• Prepare application packages, inspect precedents, coordinate configuration values, and execute post-deployment validation
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with product owners, analysts, testers, data engineers, and senior developers
• Maintain technical documentation and comply with DoW security, access-control, and change-management requirements

Benefits

• Complete Flextime
• 401k With Employer Matching
• Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
• Supplementary healthcare and family support
• Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
• Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
• College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
• Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
• Employee Referral Awards
• Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Sabbatical

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level