Senior Appian Software Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Forge is a global solutions provider. We are a proud, certified woman-owned, service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (WOSB, SDVOSB) ignited to redefine the traditional GovCon mold, deliver innovations, and elevate collective impact. We are known as international problem fixers who only pursue work where we can truly make a difference. We are deeply integrated members of trusted client communities, energized and honored to be partners in questioning and solving human challenges across the world.

Forge strikes a precise balance between empowering autonomy and emphasizing the necessity of being part of a connected network of people and initiatives. It's led to a new echelon of collective excellence- one that continues to lead to monumental growth - and built a dream team of top-tier, collaborative, 'get-it-done' experts.

Our culture is everything. People come first. Our culture is built around a diverse group of employees empowered to think in different directions, a leadership team that trusts employees to lean in to unique greatness, and an operations team that deploys programs to support employee well-being and growth - both personally and professionally. We treat Forge like a co-op in which the input of staff drives corporate action.

With a 93% retention rate, it's evident that once we hire great people, we keep them. We're rated #2 Best Medium Business in all of Virginia, and we are a multi-year, multi-award winner of the Fortune® Magazine Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™, Best Medium Workplaces™, and Best Workplaces for Parents™. Based on employee feedback and independent analysis, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ six years in a row. In addition to recognition for top workplace culture, our growth ranked us on the 2024 and 2025 Inc. Magazine 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Companies in America, and the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and J.P. Morgan Chase named us one of 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies nationally. But most importantly, we're proud to be a company that puts people first.

The future of Forge is exciting and evolving - as capability and community remain the battle rhythm sustaining transformative success. We're searching for those who want to work hard, play hard, give back, and enjoy life. If this resonates with you, then come make a difference at Forge.

Requirement: Senior Appian Developer

Job Description: 

Forge requires a Senior Appian IT Specialist to deliver secure mission applications in a controlled DoW customer environment. The role will lead feature-level technical design, build Appian records, interfaces, rules, processes, and integrations; review peer work; automate application testing; and promote releases through established DevSecOps controls.

Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of the candidate will be (but aren't limited to):

• Lead feature-level Appian design and development across record types, SAIL interfaces, expression rules, process models, and sites 
• Build secure integrations with REST APIs, relational databases, document services, and external mission systems
• Apply object and record security, group design, process security, and least-privilege access patterns
• Develop reusable components and enforce naming, documentation, exception-handling, and maintainability standards
• Create and maintain unit test cases and support automated UI, regression, accessibility, and performance testing
• Perform peer reviews and troubleshoot complex data-sync, interface, process-model, rule, and integration defects
• Define and implement record-type and data-fabric designs using appropriate data access methods, relationships, custom fields, and query patterns
• Tune queries, record types, expressions, interfaces, and process models for scalability and responsive performance
• Collaborate with product owners, analysts, data engineers, testers, security personnel, and integration engineers
• Mentor junior and mid-level Appian practitioners and maintain technical documentation for the DoW customer

Qualifications/Requirements:

The Candidate must have the ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. They must also build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The Candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. We are looking for self-managing candidates who enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and working with dynamic teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen (Authorization to Work in the U.S. will not suffice); previous professional experience supporting the U.S. Federal Government, either as a federal employee or contractor, is required
• 7+ years of professional IT experience, including substantial hands-on Appian application development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent, OR 4 additional years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree
• Advanced Appian application-development experience spanning records, the data fabric, interfaces, processes, integrations, and releases
• Advanced experience with Appian records, SAIL, expression rules, process models, integrations, data stores, and application security
• Experience integrating Appian with REST APIs and relational databases using secure, maintainable patterns
• Experience designing synced and unsynced record types, relationships, custom record fields, and maintainable query patterns
• Experience reviewing code, troubleshooting complex application issues, and mentoring less-experienced Appian developers
• Active CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoW-approved baseline cybersecurity certification, or ability to obtain within the first 30 days of starting
• Active Tier 2 background investigation or higher, completed or favorably adjudicated within the previous 18 months
  

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Appian Certified Senior Developer or Lead Developer certification
• Active Secret security clearance preferred; previous professional experience supporting a DoW organization, mission, or customer is strongly preferred; experience delivering Appian applications in IL4/IL5 or comparable Government environments
• Hands-on Python development experience is strongly desired, including APIs, microservices, engineering utilities, or test automation; experience with MariaDB or PostgreSQL and CI/CD pipelines is also valued
• Section 508 accessibility testing experience and knowledge of responsive, user-centered SAIL design
• Experience supporting legacy modernization, data migration, or live operational transition

Job: Full-time

Location: Remote (DMV/NCR preferred)

Salary Range: $145k-$175k/year

Assigned Forge Job Title: Senior Specialist

Essential Duties:

• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing- Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans.
• Professionalism- Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Innovation- Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Qualifications- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Language Skills- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
• Physical Demands- The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Work Environment- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

This job posting sets forth the basic authorities and responsibilities of this position, which may be changed from time to time as shall be determined. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Benefits:

Forge fosters a rich company culture built on a diverse, hard-working employee base. Our staff is the core of our success and the impetus behind our decisions. In today's corporate culture, there is no longer a line between work and home life. As a result, we focused our benefits approach on the whole family.

The Forge total compensation model is based on a "choose-your-own-adventure approach," allowing each employee to create a comprehensive package of benefits and perks tailored to his or her needs. Examples of benefits included in our total compensation package include:

• Complete Flextime
• 401k With Employer Matching
• Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
• Supplementary healthcare and family support
• Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
• Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
• College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
• Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
• Employee Referral Awards
• Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Sabbatical

Forge Group, LLC is a proud DoD Skillbridge and V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) certified company committed to hiring and retaining military veterans and spouses.

Forge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity [and/or] Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or military or protected veteran status. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.