Sr. Appian Consultant

• TS/SCI Clearance needed for consideration*
  
  

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking an Senior Appian Consultant to support an IC customer with their enterprise workflow modernization initiative based in Reston, VA. This position is a full-time role that will be fully onsite. The Appian Senior Consultant will play a critical role in delivering secure enterprise workflow solutions for Intelligence Community customers by developing scalable applications, integrating enterprise systems, and supporting the modernization of mission-critical business processes within secure government environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain secure enterprise applications using the Appian platform.
• Develop workflow automation solutions supporting Intelligence Community business 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, JDBC, 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 including sprint planning, backlog refinement, pair programming, code reviews, daily standups, 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 within 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 to 7 years of experience in software development, technical consulting, application development, or a related technical field.
• Strong hands-on Appian development experience.
• Experience with recent versions of the Appian platform and the ability to clearly articulate platform experience.
• Experience developing Appian applications using record types, process models, interfaces, expression rules, and other Appian objects.
• 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 traditional software development methodologies.
• Experience working within Agile development teams and participating in sprint-based software delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in customer-facing environments.
• Ability and willingness to work within secure facilities and SCIF environments as required.
  
  

Clearance Requirements:

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

Compensation to Include:

• Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO), and Sick Leave if required by law.
  
  

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