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Appian Development Lead – Platform & Architecture Lead

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Reston, VA, USAStaff+

Base Salary

$119k - $203k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of Appian interfaces, process models, records, integrations, and data structures.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership for an Appian development team and oversee day-to-day delivery execution.
  • Translate business and functional requirements into technical designs and Appian implementations.
  • Review designs and configurations for Appian best practices, performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.
  • Coach and mentor developers and conduct design and code reviews.
  • Support performance tuning, scaling, and root-cause analysis for complex technical issues.
  • Identify and resolve technical risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges with program leadership.
  • Create and maintain architecture diagrams, interface designs, implementation guidelines, and other technical documentation.
  • Drive delivery efficiency through reuse, automation, workflow simplification, and reductions in cycle time, rework, and technical debt.
  • Evaluate Appian releases and newer capabilities, modernize legacy implementations, and develop phased improvement plans.
  • Introduce platform optimization recommendations, proof-of-concepts, and innovation ideas to internal and client leadership.
  • Drive measurable improvements in release stability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of application development experience, including 5+ years of deep hands-on Appian experience in complex enterprise environments.
  • 5+ years of experience leading Appian development teams with accountability for delivery outcomes, code quality, and release stability.
  • 5+ years of experience designing BPM and workflow-based solutions in large-scale environments.
  • 5+ years of experience building and supporting Appian integrations, APIs, services, and data exchanges.
  • 5+ years of experience identifying and implementing platform or delivery improvements with measurable efficiency, stability, or scalability gains.
  • 5+ years of experience modernizing legacy Appian implementations and reducing technical debt through refactoring, reuse strategies, and improved design patterns.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, optimizing, and supporting enterprise database systems used in Appian applications.
  • 5+ years of experience working in agile delivery environments, including multi-team programs or large initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of application architecture, integration patterns, performance, scalability, security, and BPM concepts.
  • Ability to balance hands-on development with team leadership and technical oversight.
  • Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Appian Certified Lead Developer certification, or the ability to obtain it within a defined timeframe.
  • Preferred experience includes scaled agile delivery, cross-team coordination, release planning, enterprise backlog alignment, performance testing and tuning, cloud-based Appian solutions, and adoption of newer Appian capabilities.
  • SAFe or another agile certification is preferred.

Benefits

  • Hybrid position with a preference for on-site presence in Washington, DC.
  • Remote candidates may be considered with the ability to travel quarterly.
  • Reasonable accommodations are available for disability, religious purposes, disabled veterans, sincerely held religious beliefs, and other qualifying needs.
  • ICF provides equal employment opportunity and maintains a confidential accommodations process.

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