Appian Junior Developer

The Opportunity

We are representing a confidential technology services client seeking an Appian Junior Developer to support enterprise application development, plugin remediation, and platform modernization initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer with solid Appian experience who wants to grow their skills in a complex, fast-paced delivery environment.

Our talent team is looking for someone who can develop and maintain Appian solutions, troubleshoot technical challenges, and contribute to custom plugin conversion efforts as part of platform upgrade initiatives. You'll collaborate across Agile teams, participate in technical design discussions, and help build scalable solutions that support critical business workflows.

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
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to custom plugins, integrations, and application functionality
• Collaborate with architects and senior developers to implement scalable technical solutions
• Support platform upgrades and related application modernization activities
• Develop and maintain reusable components, shared services, and integration frameworks

Technical Design & Development Support

• Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and solution implementation
• 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 for application functionality and reporting
• Ensure development aligns with coding standards, security requirements, and best practices
• Collaborate with QA teams on defect resolution, testing, and deployment readiness

Agile Delivery & Collaboration

• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Work with Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, developers, QA teams, and stakeholders
• Assist with estimation, technical planning, and delivery coordination
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution across environments
• Contribute to continuous improvement and delivery quality initiatives

Modernization & Continuous Improvement

• Support application modernization initiatives within complex enterprise environments
• Assist with plugin remediation, technical debt reduction, and platform optimization
• Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency and operational stability
• Stay current on platform updates, development best practices, and emerging capabilities
• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the development team

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on Appian development experience
• Experience supporting Appian application development within Agile 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 with relational databases and SQL query development
• Experience with Git/GitLab or similar source control workflows
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within cross-functional Agile teams

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Appian Certified Associate Developer or Appian Certified Senior Developer certification
• Experience supporting 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
• Experience with 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 or emerging platform features
• Experience supporting government or public sector technology programs
• Experience with knowledge transfer and cross-team collaboration in technical organizations

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to meet requirements for a background investigation and hold a position of public trust
• Location: United States

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your experience and career goals. Qualified candidates will be submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client organization directly—all communication should go through our team at Get A Job.ai to ensure a smooth process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices and equal opportunity employment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.