Appian Software Developer/Integrator

Base-2 Solutions is seeking an Appian Software Developer/Integrator to contribute to the design, development, deployment, and operation of a DoD-wide TCPED workflow management platform for Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). The role involves integrating off-the-shelf and new development efforts, leveraging cloud computing, AI, ML, and cross-domain transfer systems to enhance mission-focused big data analytics tools and micro-service development. The position is primarily on-site in Bethesda, MD, with a flexible schedule and occasional remote work., * 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 including Kafka, Elasticsearch, and in-house Python/Java microservices 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 team members to provide quality service and product to the customer.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• 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 independently., * Experience with systems at scale.
• Experience with Kafka or other message passing systems.
• Experience on a production/enterprise system.
• Cloud infrastructure experience.
• Appian certification.
• Experience with Java, Kubernetes monitoring (e.g., Prometheus/Grafana), Appian integration with PostgreSQL or other DBs, 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.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Masters with 6+ years of experience.

Required Certifications

• 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.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).