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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Appian Software Developer/Integrator - **Company:** VMD Corp - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Big Data, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Java Platform Micro Edition (J2ME), Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Message Passing Interface, Open Source Technology, Open Source Intelligence, Logstash, Prometheus, Requirements Management, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, System Testing, Systems Integration, Scripting, Grafana, Appian, Gitlab, Containerization, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Rancher, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Data Management, Kibana, Cisco, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/appian-software-developer-integrator-ts-sci-bethesda-md--9e9b64fc-3871-45ef-9c1a-b5e5af440aba ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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). 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