The Opportunity

TSPi is seeking an Intermediate Appian Developer with strong experience supporting Appian application development, plugin remediation, and modernization initiatives within complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to develop and maintain Appian solutions, troubleshoot technical issues, and support custom plugin conversion efforts associated with platform upgrades and modernization activities. This role requires the ability to collaborate effectively across Agile delivery teams, contribute to technical solution development, and support evolving Appian platform capabilities within a fast-paced delivery environment.

Responsibilities

Appian Development & Plugin Conversion

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Appian applications supporting complex business and operational workflows
• Support remediation, conversion, and modernization of custom Appian plugins to align with updated platform standards and compatibility requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to custom plugins, integrations, and Appian application functionality
• Collaborate with architects and senior developers to implement scalable and maintainable technical solutions
• Support Appian platform upgrades and related application modernization activities
• Assist with development and maintenance of reusable components, shared services, and integration frameworks

Technical Design & Development Support

• Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and solution implementation activities
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment instructions, and support artifacts
• Support integration efforts involving APIs, web services, databases, and external systems
• Write and optimize SQL queries to support application functionality and reporting needs
• Ensure development activities align with coding standards, security requirements, and best practices
• Collaborate with QA teams to support defect resolution, testing activities, and deployment readiness

Agile Delivery & Collaboration

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to support successful delivery outcomes
• Assist with estimation, technical planning, and delivery coordination activities
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution efforts across development and testing environments
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and delivery quality

Modernization & Continuous Improvement

• Support application modernization initiatives within complex Appian environments
• Assist with efforts related to plugin remediation, technical debt reduction, and platform optimization
• Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency, maintainability, and operational stability
• Stay current on Appian platform updates, development best practices, and emerging capabilities
• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the broader Appian practice, including exposure to Appian AI capabilities where applicable

Required Skills / Experience

• Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on Appian development experience
• Experience supporting Appian application development within Agile software delivery environments
• Experience working with custom Appian plugins, Java-based development, or integration components
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle practices and secure coding principles
• Experience working with relational databases and writing SQL queries
• Experience utilizing Git/GitLab or similar source control workflows
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional Agile teams

Preferred Skills / Experience

• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Appian Certified Associate Developer or Appian Certified Senior Developer certification
• Experience supporting Appian platform upgrades, plugin remediation, or modernization initiatives
• Experience developing or maintaining custom Appian plugins using Java
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Docker, or containerized deployment approaches
• Experience supporting AWS-hosted or cloud-based application environments
• Familiarity with REST/SOAP integrations and API development
• Exposure to Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms
• Exposure to Appian AI capabilities, AI Skills, AI Copilot, AI Document Processing, or other emerging Appian platform features
• Experience supporting federal government or public sector technology programs
• Experience contributing to knowledge transfer and cross-team collaboration initiatives within technical organizations

Additional Information

Successful candidates are subject to a background investigation by the government and must be able to meet the requirements to hold a position of public trust. US Citizenship or US Green Card is required.