Appian Developer

Description

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Our core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data Analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including: group medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with company match, PTO & Bonus Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave, tuition and training reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and well-being programs.

At Synergy, you'll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that we have career mentors available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven. If that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

This position is designated as work-from-home.

About the Role:

Provide technical, managerial, and administrative direction for problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation for complex to extremely complex systems in the subject matter area. Make recommendations and advise on organization-wide system improvements, optimization or maintenance efforts in the following specialties: information systems architecture; networking; telecommunications; automation; communications protocols; risk management/electronic analysis; software; lifecycle management; software development methodologies; and modeling and simulation. Commensurate experience in IT and in new and related older technology that directly relates to the required area of expertise.


Primary Responsibilities:

• Focus on business logic and process flows, working on the design and development of business logic, process models/flows and UI screens to implement in a BPM (Business Process Management)-based system.
• Work closely with Business Analyst to investigate customers' requirements, prototype business solutions, and validate user story acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate closely with team members to ensure proper implementation of fixes, unit testing, and configuration management.
• Review Appian development and sign off on design and implementation.
• Develop and maintain Appian Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, including plug-in development.
• Develop Structured Query Language (SQL), update data models and implement common database best practices (indexes, triggers, and data structure).
• Unit testing, technical problem determination and debugging.
• Manage daily work in the Atlassian suite of applications (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket and Bamboo).
• Coordinate with DevOps team member to ensure timely and reliable release to customer.
• Ensure software maintains data integrity, security and best practice standards.
• Mentor junior BPM developers to improve capabilities of the team.

Required Qualifications:

• Appian software development experience.
• Experience in BPM (Appian, JBoss BPMS, Activiti, Oracle or IBM BPM, Pega, etc.).
• Current Appian credentials as Associate or Senior Developer.
• Using one or more Appian add-on tools, such as Expression Unit Tests, Deployment Automation Manager, FitNesse test creation, SAIL UI and Smart Services. Appian 7.x/20.x version design, implementation and ability to translate
• software requirements specifications into Appian applications and prototype.
• Knowledge of Appian software design, web development and design languages. Understanding and hands-on experience with Agile software development methodologies. Strong desire to learn customer business processes.
• Strong analytical, communication skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Highly adaptable to rapidly changing environments and situations.
• Effectively prioritizes work and has well-honed problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with strong self-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptable, dependable and independent
• Active Secret clearance highly preferred

Education/Certification Requirements:

• A BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution fulfills the educational requirement .
  Note: The U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs located at identifies accredited postsecondary institutions. In Lieu of education requirement listed, candidate must have the required certification or will obtain required certification within 6 months of the start date. Certification requirement(s) for this role is AN IASAE II certification (CASP+CE, CLSSP associate) or CSSLP.

Citizenship & Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to attain Federal Government Position of Trust. Ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must pass a background investigation

Target Salary Range:

Compensation for roles at Synergy is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the requirements of the role; level of experience; education and certifications; the individual's combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities; as well as alignment with market data, federal and state laws, and other business and contract considerations. The estimated pay range for this position is: $102,298.00 - $146,140.00. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and represent just one component of Synergy's total compensation package for employees.


Candidate AI Policy

Synergy is committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate evaluation process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly granted. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Synergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information, matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including job selection, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.