Senior Appian Developer

Graham Technologies•Largo, MD

5d•Remote

About The Position

Graham Technologies is seeking a Senior Appian Developer to lead the design and development of mission-critical applications on the Appian platform. This role involves end-to-end application development, from requirements gathering to deployment and support, with a strong focus on adhering to best practices and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Appian development, mentoring teams, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in Agile environments.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in application development, with strong expertise in Appian (minimum 5 years preferred).
Appian Senior Developer Certification (required)
Proficiency in SAIL, Appian process modeling, Appian Records, integrations, and Appian data types (CDTs)
Experience with SQL, relational databases, and REST/SOAP web services
Familiarity with Appian testing frameworks and methodologies
Experience mentoring and leading development teams
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), and tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Visio, and SharePoint
Knowledge of business process management (BPM) concepts and workflow design
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Experience working in public sector or highly regulated environments
Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing in Appian

Responsibilities

Collaborate with product owners and business analysts to refine user stories and define detailed technical acceptance criteria.
Lead the design and development of complex Appian features, including SAIL interfaces, process models, data objects, and integrations.
Participate in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and effort estimation for tasks and user stories.
Drive and enforce best practices across design, development, code reviews, and solution delivery.
Mentor junior developers and support team-wide knowledge sharing and growth.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, including performance tuning and integration challenges.
Provide testing support by defining test cases, validating functionality, and participating in remediation activities.
Contribute to internal documentation and training materials to support application knowledge and adoption.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers, QA engineers, and DevOps resources to ensure cohesive, scalable solutions.
Stay current with Appian platform updates, tools, and industry trends, and recommend enhancements to development practices.