Appian Developer (Application Development)

Key Responsibilities

Application Development

• Design, develop, test, and deploy applications using the Appian Low-Code Platform.
• Develop and configure Appian components including SAIL Interfaces, Process Models, Records, Reports, Sites, Expression
• Rules, and Decision Rules.
• Build reusable application components and frameworks.
• Develop scalable and maintainable Appian applications following enterprise standards.
• Configure and maintain Appian environments.

Business Process Automation

• Design and implement BPM and workflow automation solutions.
• Translate business requirements into technical Appian solutions.
• Automate and optimize business processes using Appian capabilities.
• Develop case management and workflow applications.

Integration & Data Management

• Integrate Appian applications with enterprise systems and third-party applications.
• Develop integrations using REST APIs, SOAP Web Services, JDBC, and SQL.
• Design and maintain Appian data models and record types.
• Support data migration and synchronization activities.

Testing & Deployment

• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and defect resolution.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
• Participate in deployment and release management processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies.
• Work with business and technical teams to gather requirements and design solutions.
• Create technical documentation, design specifications, and support documents.
• Provide ongoing application support and knowledge transfer.

Required Skills & Technologies (Must Have)

Appian Platform

• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on Appian development experience.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Appian Designer
  • Appian SAIL
  • Appian Records
  • Appian Reports
  • Appian Sites
  • Appian Process Models
  • Appian Interfaces
  • Expression Rules
  • Decision Rules
  • Record Types

Business Process Management (BPM)

• Experience designing and implementing BPM solutions.
• Workflow Automation.
• Case Management.
• Business Process Optimization.

Integration Technologies

• REST APIs.
• SOAP Web Services.
• Web Services Integration.
• Enterprise Application Integration.
• API Development and Consumption.
• JDBC Connectivity.

Database Technologies

• SQL.
• Oracle Database.
• Microsoft SQL Server.
• PostgreSQL.
• Database Design and Data Modeling.

Development Methodologies

• Agile Scrum.
• SDLC.
• Version Control (Git).
• CI/CD Practices.
• Application Deployment and Release Management.

Technical Competencies

• Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning.
• System Integration.
• Low-Code Application Development.
• Enterprise Application Development.
• Technical Documentation.
• Production Support.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Appian Certified Associate Developer.
• Appian Certified Senior Developer.
• Appian Lead Developer Certification.
• Appian Process Mining experience.
• Appian RPA (Robotic Process Automation).
• Experience with DevOps pipelines and automation.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or cloud platforms.
• Healthcare, Medicaid, MMIS, or Government sector experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Experience integrating with ServiceNow, Salesforce, or enterprise ERP platforms.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Environment

• Enterprise Application Development Team.
• Large-scale Digital Transformation Initiatives.
• Agile Development Environment.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Architecture, QA, Infrastructure, and Business Teams.