Mid Appian Developer

Role Description

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Must be able to think strategically, act tactically, and demonstrate strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 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 with dynamic teams.

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.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• 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.

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.