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# Senior Appian Developer

- **Company:** QMS Consulting
- **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $132,917.0 - $141,138.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adaptable Database Systems, Component-Based Software Engineering, Application Performance Management, Business Process Management, Software Quality, Code Review, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Flexi (Photoshop Plugin), Appian, Information Technology, Data Objects, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=798e8b873283fb98

## About the Role

* 5+ years of proven hands-on experience developing, deploying and managing Appian applications
 * Ability to obtain and maintain the required federal background investigation or Public Trust suitability determination
 * Appian Certified Senior Developer certification
 * Hands-on experience with Appian SAIL interfaces, Records, Process Models, expression rules, and application design patterns
 * Experience with relational data modeling, SQL, and Appian data objects
 * Experience developing integrations with REST APIs, connected systems, and integration objects
 * Ability to identify and resolve Appian application performance, security, and scalability issues
 * Experience using GitHub for source control and collaborative development
 * Experience applying DevSecOps practices to application development, testing, and deployment
 * Collaborative, detail-oriented team player focused on software quality
 * Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 * BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field, * Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

 * Appian Developer: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

 * Appian Certified Senior Developer Certification (Required)

## Description

* Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain Appian applications using core platform components and proven design patterns.
 * Translate complex business requirements into functioning application components independently, with minimal guidance.
 * Establish clear technical documentation, system architecture artifacts, and coding standards
 * Develop level-of-effort estimates for enhancements and new features.
 * Design and implement maintainable application components and support technical solution decisions.
 * Provide accurate technical progress updates, risks, and estimates to project leadership.
 * Design complex relational data models, translate them into Appian objects, and determine when advanced database functions are appropriate.
 * Apply knowledge of Appian platform architecture to deliver applications optimized for performance, security, and scalability.
 * Implement business process management (BPM) and process automation solutions that improve operational workflows.
 * Design and implement integrations with external systems using Appian connected systems, integration objects, REST APIs, and approved plug-ins.
 * Configure, administer, and support Appian application deployments across development, test, and production environments, coordinating with DevSecOps and infrastructure teams.
 * Troubleshoot and debug application issues using Appian monitoring tools, logs, Health Check, and platform documentation; understand relevant Admin Console settings.
 * Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and serve as a technical escalation resource for performance, security, and scalability issues.