Intermediate Appian Developer

The Opportunity

TSPi is seeking an Intermediate Appian Developer with strong experience supporting Appian application development, plugin remediation, and modernization initiatives within complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to develop and maintain Appian solutions, troubleshoot technical issues, and support custom plugin conversion efforts associated with platform upgrades and modernization activities.

This role requires the ability to collaborate effectively across Agile delivery teams, contribute to technical solution development, and support evolving Appian platform capabilities within a fast-paced delivery environment.

Responsibilities

Appian Development & Plugin Conversion

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Appian applications supporting complex business and operational workflows

Support remediation, conversion, and modernization of custom Appian plugins to align with updated platform standards and compatibility requirements

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to custom plugins, integrations, and Appian application functionality

Collaborate with architects and senior developers to implement scalable and maintainable technical solutions

Support Appian platform upgrades and related application modernization activities

Assist with development and maintenance of reusable components, shared services, and integration frameworks

Technical Design & Development Support

Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and solution implementation activities

Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment instructions, and support artifacts

Support integration efforts involving APIs, web services, databases, and external systems

Write and optimize SQL queries to support application functionality and reporting needs

Ensure development activities align with coding standards, security requirements, and best practices

Collaborate with QA teams to support defect resolution, testing activities, and deployment readiness

Agile Delivery & Collaboration

Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to support successful delivery outcomes

Assist with estimation, technical planning, and delivery coordination activities

Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution efforts across development and testing environments

Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and delivery quality

Modernization & Continuous Improvement

Support application modernization initiatives within complex Appian environments

Assist with efforts related to plugin remediation, technical debt reduction, and platform optimization

Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency, maintainability, and operational stability

Stay current on Appian platform updates, development best practices, and emerging capabilities

Support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the broader Appian practice, including exposure to Appian AI capabilities where applicable

Required Skills / Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Minimum 2 years of hands-on Appian development experience

Experience supporting Appian application development within Agile software delivery environments

Experience working with custom Appian plugins, Java-based development, or integration components

Strong understanding of software development lifecycle practices and secure coding principles

Experience working with relational databases and writing SQL queries

Experience utilizing Git/GitLab or similar source control workflows

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional Agile teams

Preferred Skills / Experience

4+ years of professional software development experience

Appian Certified Associate Developer or Appian Certified Senior Developer certification

Experience supporting Appian platform upgrades, plugin remediation, or modernization initiatives

Experience developing or maintaining custom Appian plugins using Java

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Docker, or containerized deployment approaches

Experience supporting AWS-hosted or cloud-based application environments

Familiarity with REST/SOAP integrations and API development

Exposure to Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms

Exposure to Appian AI capabilities, AI Skills, AI Copilot, AI Document Processing, or other emerging Appian platform features

Experience supporting federal government or public sector technology programs

Experience contributing to knowledge transfer and cross-team collaboration initiatives within technical organizations

Additional Information

Successful candidates are subject to a background investigation by the government and must be able to meet the requirements to hold a position of public trust. US Citizenship or US Green Card is required.

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