Appian Developer | Contract W2

Location: Gaithersburg, MD (Remote + Travel if required)
Type: Contract W2, long-term

About the role

Join Next Gen Software Solutions LLC as a Senior Appian Developer and play a pivotal role in designing and building mission-critical applications for a high-profile federal client. This is a unique opportunity to lead, mentor, and contribute to impactful projects while collaborating with a team of talented professionals in a remote environment.

Important Note: This is a specialized Appian Developer role. Candidates without hands-on Appian experience or certifications will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor development team members, ensuring adherence to Appian best practices.
• Design, develop, and implement applications using Appian BPM and integrate them with COTS products.
• Create technical documentation, including design documents, target state diagrams, and detailed development instructions.
• Build Appian applications and integration components using Java (for Appian-specific integrations).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing guidance to mid-level developers.
• Collaborate with release managers on deployment strategies and version control.
• Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and troubleshooting meetings.
• Work through the entire project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to post-deployment maintenance.
• Develop BPM specifications for integrating legacy applications with modern systems.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree with 8+ years of IT/software development experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of IT/software development experience.
• Appian Development Expertise:
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Appian BPM, building mission-critical applications.
  • Proficiency in Appian SAIL, Process Models, and Appian application configuration.
  • Experience in addressing Appian performance issues and tuning for optimal performance.
• Integration and Supporting Technologies:
  • 5+ years of experience in Java/J2EE for Appian integration and Web Services (including RESTful APIs).
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JSON, XML, JavaScript, and Ajax for front-end development and integration.
• Business Process Management (BPM):
  • Strong expertise in business analysis, BPM specifications, and model-driven architecture.
  • Familiarity with integrating legacy systems into modern platforms using Appian.
• Must have the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Must have resided in the U.S. for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
• Public Trust badge is required before starting.

About Next Gen Software Solutions

Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army soldier, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience—principles that guide every aspect of our operations.