Senior Appian Developer

SABEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC • Beavercreek, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sabel Systems is hiring a Senior Appian Developer to design and deliver enterprise-grade Appian solutions for Department of Defense programs. The role covers process models, rules, custom data types, portals, interfaces, integrations, data migrations, and database design. The developer will translate stakeholder requirements into technical specifications and build secure, scalable solutions that connect Appian with legacy systems, cloud platforms, and third-party services.

The position also supports federal cybersecurity and accreditation work, including security controls, system security documentation, and coordination with ISSOs and ISSMs for Authority to Operate activities. The developer will contribute to Agile delivery, code quality, troubleshooting, client communication, and mentoring junior team members, and may use Appian AI/ML capabilities to implement intelligent automation.

The role is based at the Beavercreek office in Beavercreek, Ohio, with travel of up to 10%. U.S. citizenship or eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• At least 6 years of hands-on software development experience, including at least 3 years of direct professional Appian platform development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience designing and optimizing database schemas; proficiency with Oracle, SQL Server, or similar relational databases.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing API integrations using REST, SOAP, and web service technologies.
• Experience with ETL tools and data migration practices, including designing and executing complex data integration workflows.
• Proficiency with Agile/Scrum methodologies and hands-on experience using Jira or similar project management tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understanding of federal security standards, compliance requirements, and Section 508 accessibility guidelines.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity requirements and the Authority to Operate process, including RMF, security control implementation, and system security documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Appian Lead Developer Certification (L4+) or multiple advanced Appian certifications.
• Experience with Appian AI capabilities, including document processing (RPA), intelligent forms, and generative AI integrations.
• At least 5 years of combined software development and/or technical consulting experience in government or federal contracting environments.
• Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Oracle Cloud in enterprise or government contexts.
• Knowledge of SAFe or other enterprise agile methodologies.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with DoD/Federal standards, including FISMA, FedRAMP, and federal IT acquisition regulations (FAR/DFAR).
• Familiarity with Business Process Management platforms, workflow automation, or process reengineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-grade Appian solutions, including process models, rules, custom data types, portals, and interfaces.
• Gather, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements from DoD stakeholders and translate them into technical specifications and solution designs.
• Develop API integrations using REST, SOAP, and JDBC to connect Appian applications with legacy systems, cloud platforms, and third-party services.
• Design and execute ETL processes and data migrations, maintaining data integrity and compliance.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries and relational database designs for Appian data models and integrations.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization and support compliance with security standards, FISMA requirements, and Section 508 accessibility guidelines.
• Support cybersecurity and Authority to Operate activities by implementing security controls, preparing system security documentation, and coordinating with ISSOs and ISSMs.
• Conduct code reviews and peer programming, create technical documentation, and maintain coding standards and implementation best practices.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, manage work using Jira, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive solutions for system stability and performance.
• Give technical demonstrations and presentations, gather stakeholder feedback, and communicate solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior developers and consultants and share Appian best practices.
• Use Appian AI/ML capabilities to implement intelligent automation, including document processing, chatbots, and predictive workflows.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Financial assistance in the event of illness, injury, disability, loss of work, or death
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Education and training program reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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