Applications Programmer III (APPIAN), Certified

The Applications Programmer III (Appian) is a senior-level professional responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining complex business process management (BPM) applications using the Appian low-code platform. This role requires extensive expertise in Appian development, a strong understanding of software engineering principles, and the ability to lead and mentor less experienced developers. This position also serves as the Appian platform administrator, responsible for the health, configuration, and governance of the Appian instance.

ABOUT DAS FEDERAL:
Join our fast-growing Small Business in the heart of Washington DC area, where we're dedicated to supporting government clients and their missions. You'll be working on cutting-edge projects that help keep our country safe and contribute to a greater cause. At DAS Federal, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values excellence and promotes collaboration. We're looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference and eager to work with the latest technologies. In return, you'll be part of a dynamic team that provides industry-leading benefits and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to make a real impact and work on projects that matter, we want to hear from you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, develop, and implement complex Appian applications, including process models, interfaces, data types, expressions, and integrations

Administer the Appian platform, including environment configuration, user and group management, security groups, performance monitoring, and version upgrades

Lead technical design sessions with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable Appian solutions

Develop and maintain integrations between Appian and external systems using web APIs, connected systems, and Appian Records

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level Appian developers, including code reviews and best-practice standards

Troubleshoot and resolve complex application defects, performance bottlenecks, and platform issues

Establish and enforce Appian development standards, reusable components, and governance processes across projects

Support release management activities, including environment promotion, deployment packages, and rollback procedures

Document application design, configuration, and administration procedures in accordance with contract and quality requirements

Collaborate with Project Managers and government stakeholders to plan sprints, estimate level of effort, and report on progress

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree

Minimum of 6-8 years of application development experience, including at least 4 years of hands-on Appian development

Current Appian certification required (any Appian certification tier or credential level is acceptable)

Demonstrated experience administering an Appian environment, including system configuration and platform health monitoring

Experience developing integrations using SOAP/REST web services, SQL, and Appian's Integration and Connected System objects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience supporting federal government clients or working within a federal contracting environment

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Experience with Appian Records, Sites, and Process Mining/Process HQ

Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and SQL query development

Understanding of Zero Trust and federal cybersecurity/compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53)

Active or eligible for a public trust or security clearance, as required by the contract

SOFT SKILLS:

Works independently and effectively without the need for close supervision

Works collaboratively as a team member and with program clients

Excellent planning, organizing, and prioritizing skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to less experienced developers

Makes decisions and uses initiative

Ability to adapt to changes as our programs are modernized