Senior Systems Engineer

About the role

The role is located at the client location in Bethesda, MD and offers a flexible schedule with occasional remote work. The position requires a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities for Appian workflow and enterprise data capabilities
• Translate mission and stakeholder needs into clear technical requirements, acceptance criteria, design artifacts, workflows, and implementation-ready Agile backlog items
• Create and maintain technical artifacts such as design packages, workflow documentation, technical solutions, white papers, or related engineering artifacts
• Support creation, enhancement, and maintenance of Appian Enterprise Workflows and the Enterprise Data Catalog
• Define and refine processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output parameters, software compatibility, integration points, and operational constraints
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming/refinement, retrospectives, and review/demo sessions
• Identify risks, dependencies, and impediments; drive mitigation planning; escalate issues when needed; and support continuous process improvement
• Coordinate development activities across microservices, workflow platforms, data services, and supporting system architectures
• Apply systems engineering discipline to ensure solutions are technically sound, testable, traceable, well-documented, and aligned to mission outcomes

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with 12+ years of experience in systems engineering, software development, solution engineering, or another related technical field
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph

Qualifications

• Experience translating mission, user, or stakeholder needs into technical requirements, system designs, workflows, or implementation plans
• Experience creating design packages, workflow documentation, technical solutions, white papers, or related engineering artifacts
• Experience with Agile delivery, including implementing Agile processes and techniques in a technical team environment
• Experience facilitating Scrum activities, including sprint planning, backlog grooming/refinement, retrospectives, and review/demo sessions
• Experience with GitLab, Jira, Confluence, GitLab Wiki, or similar Agile and collaboration tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical teams, non-technical stakeholders, and Government customers
• Possess or be willing to earn Appian Certified Developer certification
• Familiarity with structured systems engineering methods, architecture-driven design, requirements traceability, interface definition, or comparable systems engineering approaches and tools

Skills

• Software development or scripting experience using languages or frameworks such as Python, Java, React, or similar technologies
• Experience with the Appian low-code development platform
• Experience designing, configuring, or integrating workflow applications, web applications, or enterprise business-process capabilities
• Experience with database systems, search engines, model-view-controller frameworks, or web application architectures
• Experience working in Red Hat, CentOS, Oracle Linux, or similar Linux environments
• Experience with big data applications or data-intensive mission systems
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous delivery tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or equivalent tools

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and wellness programs
• Income protection
• Paid leave
• Retail
• Retirement