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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Appian Developer - **Company:** Synergy Rents, LLC - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Salary:** $102,298.0 - $146,140.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Activiti (Software), Agile Methodology, Business Logic, Confluence, JIRA, Unit Testing, Business Process Management, Configuration Management, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Data Integrity, Data Structures, Software Debugging, DevOps, Web Development, FitNesse, WildFly (JBoss AS), Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Pega, IT Architecture, Appian, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Ibm Bpm, Deployment Automation, Atlassian Tools, Modeling and Simulation, Bitbucket, Atlassian Bamboo - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17866320?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17866320%2FAppian-Developer-Virginia-Reston ## About the Role * 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, Note: The U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs located at https://amspub.abet.org/aps/name-search?searchType=institution 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., * 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 ## Description 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., * 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., * 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 . ## Related Videos - [AI Pair Programming with GitHub Copilot at SAP: Looking Back, Looking Forward!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1546-ai-pair-programming-with-github-copilot-at-sap-looking-back-looking-forward) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)