What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appian Developer position at Avum Inc.?
Description
Avum is seeking a highly skilled Appian Developer responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing sophisticated solutions using Appian low-code/no-code platforms for enterprise systems such as the Electronic Contract Writing Module (ECWM). This role combines deep expertise in BPMN standards, workflow automation, and API integration with advanced knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI/ML platforms, and enterprise application architecture.
The Senior Appian Developer ensures solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with Government compliance frameworks and OWASP guidelines. Applying Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), the individual translates complex business requirements into robust technical solutions while guiding code quality, system performance optimization, and knowledge transfer across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What You Will Be Doing
This role is fully remote. The candidate must be available during core Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours, Monday through Friday, and may need to travel for occasional in-person meetings.
About Avum
Avum, Inc. is a certified Small Disadvantaged Business who provides advanced software, database, and business intelligence systems to the DoD/Military, Intelligence Community, and Federal, State, Local and Commercial clients since 1991. We manage technical programs and projects and provide strategic guidance to support our customer's system engineering efforts. We provide sustainment in mission-critical and secure environments. We support information assurance activities and accreditation for the systems we deploy. Our engineers conduct rapid prototyping and Agile customer-focused iterations to produce complex applications, predictive analytic data environments, and NIST SP 800-53 compliant system architecture deployed within Navy and DoD networks. We have subject matter experts in multiple domains and technical expertise across all core technology stacks. We specialize in application development, large-scale database design, data engineering, and data visualization. Through results-driven, agile collaboration, the company continually researches and deploys secure solutions that exceed customer expectations in meeting or beating customer-allocated budgets and schedules. We aspire to the highest standards of ethical behavior and professional integrity in providing our customers with service that consistently earns us the highest possible performance ratings.
Avum, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Avum is seeking a highly skilled Appian Developer responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing sophisticated solutions using Appian low-code/no-code platforms for enterprise systems such as the Electronic Contract Writing Module (ECWM). This role combines deep expertise in BPMN standards, workflow automation, and API integration with advanced knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI/ML platforms, and enterprise application architecture.
The Senior Appian Developer ensures solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with Government compliance frameworks and OWASP guidelines. Applying Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), the individual translates complex business requirements into robust technical solutions while guiding code quality, system performance optimization, and knowledge transfer across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What You Will Be Doing
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Appian low-code/no-code platforms following BPMN and workflow automation standards.
- Integrate APIs and microservices to support scalable, modular, and interoperable solutions.
- Apply Agile methodologies to deliver iterative, high-quality software solutions in alignment with project objectives.
- Optimize application performance, system design, and data integration using AWS services (EKS, EC2, Lambda, S3), Oracle databases, and AI/ML platforms.
- Conduct code reviews and provide recommendations for architectural improvements and best practices.
- Implement secure coding practices and ensure solutions meet Government compliance, security, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex business needs into technical designs and workflows.
- Enhance data integration and system interoperability through data fabric architectures, microservices, and APIs.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation to support knowledge transfer and facilitate stakeholder communication.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- An active Top Secret security clearance is required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience using Appian or BPMN-based low-code/no-code platforms to model business processes and develop automated enterprise solutions.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience integrating APIs and services to enable scalable, modular application design.
- Proven track record delivering applications using Scrum or Kanban methodologies with iterative refinement.
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, AI/ML platforms, Oracle databases, Java, Linux, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and associated enterprise tools.
- Hands-on experience with: Appian, JBoss (EAP & Fuse), OpenShift, Kubernetes, Tomcat, RHEL Server, Oracle, Ansible, Apache Web Server (mod_jk), Kafka, Zookeeper, Keycloak, Elasticsearch, GitLab, Java (AMQ Broker).
- Relevant certification from a nationally recognized authority (e.g., Appian Certified Developer, AWS, Google, Microsoft) or professional organizations (e.g., IEEE, Scrum Alliance).
- Experience implementing DoD acquisition and contracting writing systems/solutions
- Knowledge or experience working with the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS-NG), System for Award Management (SAM) or other acquisition-related interface partners
- Strong understanding of government acquisition management processes and regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS)
- Appian Government Acquisition Management (GAM) suite
- Appian Lead Developer or higher certification
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale Government applications and Federal regulations.
- Advanced knowledge of system performance tuning and scalable data integration patterns.
- Strong documentation and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to mentor teams and provide technical leadership for low-code/no-code development initiatives.
This role is fully remote. The candidate must be available during core Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours, Monday through Friday, and may need to travel for occasional in-person meetings.
About Avum
Avum, Inc. is a certified Small Disadvantaged Business who provides advanced software, database, and business intelligence systems to the DoD/Military, Intelligence Community, and Federal, State, Local and Commercial clients since 1991. We manage technical programs and projects and provide strategic guidance to support our customer's system engineering efforts. We provide sustainment in mission-critical and secure environments. We support information assurance activities and accreditation for the systems we deploy. Our engineers conduct rapid prototyping and Agile customer-focused iterations to produce complex applications, predictive analytic data environments, and NIST SP 800-53 compliant system architecture deployed within Navy and DoD networks. We have subject matter experts in multiple domains and technical expertise across all core technology stacks. We specialize in application development, large-scale database design, data engineering, and data visualization. Through results-driven, agile collaboration, the company continually researches and deploys secure solutions that exceed customer expectations in meeting or beating customer-allocated budgets and schedules. We aspire to the highest standards of ethical behavior and professional integrity in providing our customers with service that consistently earns us the highest possible performance ratings.
Avum, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.