Appian SME

Role Description

Forge requires an Appian Subject Matter Expert to guide low-code solution delivery in a secure DoW customer environment. The role will translate mission needs into scalable Appian application architecture; govern record, data, process, interface, and integration design; and ensure solutions are secure, testable, accessible, maintainable, and performant.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Appian application architecture across record types, the data fabric, data models, interfaces, expression rules, process models, sites, and integrations.
• Translate functional and nonfunctional requirements into technical designs, object boundaries, dependency maps, and delivery standards.
• Establish secure design patterns for object, record, process, and integration security using least-privilege principles.
• Lead architecture and code reviews; identify data, security, accessibility, performance, maintainability, and scalability risks before release.
• Design integration patterns connecting Appian with APIs, relational data, document services, and Python-based or other microservices.
• Define record-type and data-fabric strategy across data access methods, relationships, custom record fields, security, and query patterns.
• Set the strategy for unit, UI, regression, performance, accessibility, and production-readiness testing.
• Diagnose complex record-sync, query, interface, process-model, expression, and integration issues across controlled environments.
• Mentor Appian developers and technical leads while promoting reusable components, coding standards, and technical documentation.
• Partner with product, security, testing, data, and integration teams to deliver an auditable capability for the DoW customer.

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 working 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.
• 12+ years of professional IT experience, including extensive hands-on Appian solution delivery and technical leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent, OR 4 additional years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Deep hands-on Appian application architecture and development experience across records, the data fabric, interfaces, processes, and integrations.
• Expert knowledge of Appian application architecture, record types, SAIL interfaces, process models, expression rules, integrations, and security.
• Experience designing scalable, high-performing Appian solutions that integrate with relational databases and external APIs.
• Experience designing synced and unsynced record types, relationships, custom record fields, query patterns, and data-fabric solutions within Appian constraints.
• Experience establishing Appian engineering standards, leading code reviews, mentoring developers, and resolving complex application defects.
• 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

• Active Secret security clearance preferred; previous professional experience supporting a DoW organization, mission, or customer is strongly preferred.
• Appian Certified Lead Developer certification and experience delivering Appian applications in IL4/IL5 or comparable Government environments.
• Hands-on Python development experience is strongly desired, including secure APIs, microservices, integration services, or data-processing utilities; experience with MariaDB or PostgreSQL and event-driven patterns is also valued.
• Experience with Appian automated testing, performance testing, CI/CD tooling, and deployment APIs.
• Section 508 accessibility experience and familiarity with Axe Core or comparable automated accessibility tools.
• Experience modernizing legacy workflows and data while maintaining operational continuity and parity.

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