Appian Developer

MetaPhase Consulting•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years, we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it. Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues. Are you ready to: Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients? Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you? Be the difference and make it happen? MetaPhase Consulting is a mission-focused, digital transformation partner committed to delivering high-impact solutions that help Federal agencies modernize, innovate, and operate with excellence. We bring together talented people, proven methodologies, and cutting-edge technologies to advance our clients’ most critical missions. Role Summary: MetaPhase Consulting is seeking an experienced Appian Developer to support a large-scale enterprise modernization initiative. The ideal candidate is a hands-on low-code development professional with deep expertise in the Appian platform, business process automation, and scalable application design. This individual will design, build, and enhance Appian applications while collaborating closely with Government stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional delivery teams. The Appian Developer must be a self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into secure, efficient, and maintainable Appian solutions.

Requirements

US Citizenship is required -NO Exceptions as this contract supports a US Government Agency.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Demonstrated experience developing enterprise applications on the Appian platform
Strong hands-on experience with Appian components including SAIL, Process Models, Records, Reports, and Interfaces
Experience integrating Appian with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs and web services
Familiarity with relational databases and data modeling concepts
Experience supporting enterprise or large-scale modernization initiatives
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and Government stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Appian Certified Associate Developer or Appian Certified Senior Developer
Experience with Appian RPA, Appian Portals, or Appian AI/IDP capabilities
Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD for low-code platforms
Experience supporting Federal IT programs and navigating Government technical and security governance processes

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Appian applications using Appian best practices, including SAIL interfaces, process models, records, and expression rules.
Collaborate with Government stakeholders and business users to gather requirements and translate them into effective Appian-based solutions.
Configure and integrate Appian with external systems using web services, APIs, connected systems, and data integrations.
Implement role-based security, object-level permissions, and data protections in accordance with Federal security requirements.
Support full application lifecycle activities including development, testing, deployment, and production support.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and solution diagrams.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, performance bottlenecks, and integration challenges.
Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives.
Support continuous improvement through platform optimization, reusable components, and adherence to Appian and program standards.