Appian Software Developer/Integrator

Xcelerate Solution is seeking an Appian Software Developer/Integrator. To design, develop, deploy, and operate a DoD-wide Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) workflow management platform for Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). As a TS/SCI cleared Appian Software Developer/Integrator on our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the platform is built to maximize mission outcomes, is user-friendly, and adheres to IC standards, policies, and practices., * Work with a team of system integration engineers to successfully deploy release candidates to production environment.

• Participate in test, staging and production deployment.
• Integrate container-based-Appian using Kubernetes, Rancher, Helm and other DevOpsSec integration tools
• Assist in the maintenance of services and procedures for a big data pipeline which includes Kafka, Elasticsearch, and several in house written python/java micro services running on Kubernetes
• Monitor automated system integration tests to identify failed modules and components
• Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines
• Foster an environment of collaboration with the different team members in the goal of providing quality service and product to our customer

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience
• Must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph
• Experience with Appian
• Experience with containerization
• Development and/or scripting experience, especially Python and Bash
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and practices, especially Gitlab or Jenkins
• Experience with Agile practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic with the ability to work well on a team and a self-starter who can work on their own

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with systems at scale
• Kafka or other message passing systems
• Experience on a production/ enterprise system
• Cloud infrastructure experience
• Appian certification
• Experience with any of the following technologies:
• Java
• Kubernetes monitoring, e.g., Prometheus/ Grafana
• Appian integration with PostgreSQL or other DB
• SALT for deployment automation
• GraphQL
• Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Logstash, specifically admin experience
• Helm and Helmfile
• Possess at least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification, e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, Security+ CE, SSCP, CISSP (or Associate)
• Ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification per DoD 8570 policy, Administrative Skills, Agile Programming Methodologies, Apache Kafka, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bash Scripting, Big Data, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Analysis, Data Management, Defense Intelligence, DevOps, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Elasticsearch, GraphQL, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Integration Testing, Intelligence Community, Java, Java Platform Micro Edition (Java ME / J2ME), Jenkins, Machine Learning, Maintenance Services, Microservices, OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), Open Source, PostgreSQL, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Systems, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Test Automation, Theater Production, Time Management, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Work From Home, Writing Skills

Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!, We are a team of visionary leaders who shift the paradigm to bring our customers game changing innovations and emerging technologies to strengthen their missions. As a Vision, Mission, and Driven company, VMD has been delivering information technology solutions to the Federal government in Agile Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection since 2002.

Why Join VMD Corp?

At VMD you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives the success of VMD. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth.

We help protect American Citizens and the nation’s most critical infrastructure by working alongside our customers and delivering game changing solutions to strengthen their missions. We believe our passion and commitment to achieve our customers’ goals and solve their most critical challenges defines who we are. We don’t just dream big, we act on it - through teamwork, dedication, and resilience.

Learn more about our Game Changing Culture here: VMD Culture

Company Size: 500 to 999 employees