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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Appian Consultant to support an Intelligence Community (IC) customer enterprise workflow modernization initiative in Reston, VA. This full‑time, onsite role involves delivering secure enterprise workflow solutions, developing scalable applications, integrating enterprise systems, and modernizing mission‑critical business processes within classified government environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure enterprise applications using the Appian platform.
• Develop workflow automation solutions for Intelligence Community operations, including case management, approvals, logistics, financial systems, and other mission‑support functions.
• Configure and optimize Appian Data Fabric to connect multiple enterprise data sources and reduce reliance on traditional ETL processes.
• Design and implement secure integrations using REST APIs, SOAP services, JDBC connections, and other enterprise integration technologies.
• Develop custom Appian plug‑ins when business requirements extend beyond standard platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with architects and Technical Delivery Managers to design scalable, maintainable, and secure application solutions.
• Participate in Agile software development activities: sprint planning, backlog refinement, pair programming, code reviews, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives.
• Support deployment of applications from unclassified development environments into secure customer environments.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement performance improvements across existing applications.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing across the team.
• Work directly with customer stakeholders to gather requirements, refine business processes, and deliver high‑quality technical solutions.
• Ensure applications adhere to security requirements and operational standards within classified government environments.

Requirements

• Approximately 4–7 years of experience in software development, technical consulting, application development, or a related technical field.
• Strong hands‑on Appian development experience with recent versions of the platform.
• Proficiency with Appian objects such as record types, process models, interfaces, expression rules, etc.
• Experience designing and implementing system integrations using REST APIs, SOAP services, JDBC connections, or similar technologies.
• Working knowledge of relational databases, database design principles, and SQL.
• Understanding of object‑oriented programming concepts and software development methodologies.
• Experience working within Agile development teams and participating in sprint‑based software delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer‑facing environments.
• Ability and willingness to work within secure facilities and SCIF environments as required.

Clearance Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred.
• Active CI Polygraph or Full Scope Polygraph highly desired, depending on program requirements.

Pay

Salary Range: $140,000 – $170,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Leave (if required by law)