Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy Appian-based business process management (BPM) applications, including process models, records, reports, sites, and interfaces (SAIL).

• Translate business requirements into technical designs, conceptual application architecture, and detailed process/data models.

• Build and maintain integrations between Appian and external systems, APIs, databases, and third-party platforms (REST, SOAP, Web Services).

• Perform SQL-based data modeling, database design, and data source configuration within Appian.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in interfaces, process models, and application performance.

• Apply Appian best practices for scalability, security, and maintainability across the application lifecycle.

• Collaborate with business analysts, solution architects, QA, and cross-functional Agile/SAFe teams to deliver features on schedule.

• Support requirements gathering and analysis sessions, providing technical input during solution design discussions.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior/mid-level Appian developers.

• Maintain thorough technical documentation across applications and process workflows.

• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and deployment activities across dev/test/prod environments.

• Stay current with new Appian platform releases, features, and mobile development capabilities.

AI & Agentic Automation

• Design and configure AI Agents within Appian process models, embedding them with proper context, guardrails, and auditability rather than deploying AI in isolation.

• Build intelligent document processing (IDP) capabilities into applications, including self-improving extraction models for complex/unstructured document formats.

• Leverage Appian Data Fabric to give AI agents and third-party tools secure, unified read/write access to enterprise data without data migration.

• Integrate Appian AI Agents with external systems and models via Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling secure interoperability across the AI ecosystem (e.g., Snowflake Cortex AI and similar platforms).

• Use AI-assisted, spec-driven development tools (e.g., Appian Composer) to extract specifications from legacy applications and accelerate build/modernization cycles.

• Apply Process HQ and process intelligence/mining capabilities to identify bottlenecks, quantify ROI, and target automation opportunities with AI and RPA.

• Ensure all AI actions embedded in workflows and interfaces are governed, controllable, and traceable to business outcomes — supporting compliance, auditability, and responsible AI use.

• Track and tune agent performance over time, applying agent memory/learning to improve decision-making within governed processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• 8+ years of overall software development experience, including hands-on Appian development experience (tailor to seniority level).

• Strong understanding of Appian Application Architecture: process models, records, reports, sites, groups, and rules.

• Proficiency in Appian SAIL for building dynamic, responsive interfaces.

• Solid SQL skills and experience with relational database design and data modeling.

• Experience integrating Appian with REST/SOAP web services and third-party/COTS systems.

• Familiarity with Java, XML, and standard web technologies (HTML/CSS) as they relate to Appian customization.

• Working knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile/SAFe delivery methodologies.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and clear communication skills for engaging with technical and business stakeholders.

• Working knowledge of AI/automation concepts relevant to Appian’s platform: AI Agents, agentic automation, intelligent document processing (IDP), RPA, and process mining/intelligence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Appian Certified Associate Developer or Appian Certified Senior/Lead Developer certification.

• Experience with Appian performance tuning and optimization techniques.

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) in the context of Appian deployments.

• Experience with process mining/mapping tools and cross-functional workflow design.

• Prior experience in regulated or public-sector environments (e.g., security clearance, DoD/government engagements), where applicable.

• Experience with Appian’s mobile development features.

• Hands-on exposure to Appian’s AI capabilities: AI Agents, Appian Composer (AI-assisted spec-driven development), Data Fabric, MCP-based integrations, or Process HQ.

• Understanding of responsible/governed AI principles (auditability, guardrails, human-in-the-loop controls) in enterprise automation contexts.

• Familiarity with connecting Appian to external AI/data platforms (e.g., Snowflake AI Data Cloud) for data-backed, agent-driven decisioning.

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and technical writing ability.

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional Agile teams.

• Ability to independently size, estimate, and scope Appian business requirement

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree