Mid-Level Appian Developer

DescriptionThe Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) LLC, a rapidly growing management consulting firm, is seeking Mid-Level Appian Developer for an upcoming opportunity.MSG provides consulting services across the federal government in the areas of training and technical assistance, grants management, research and evaluation, marketing and communications, program management, and information technology. Our federal clients include the U.S. Departments of Labor, Education, Health and Human Services, Agriculture, Justice, and Homeland Security.We offer our team members a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and a competitive benefits package.Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesThe Mid-Level Appian Developer will support the ongoing development, enhancement, operations, and maintenance of a federal agency program —a mission‑critical, Appian‑based platform hosted in the Appian Government Cloud. This role works within an Agile Scrum environment to deliver new system functionality, resolve defects, and support system stability for a highly complex production Appian application.The developer will collaborate closely with Senior Appian Developers, QA staff, Help Desk personnel, and the Government Product Owner (GPO) to ensure high‑quality, secure, and compliant deployments.Appian Development & ConfigurationDesign, build, and enhance Appian components including process models, records, interfaces, expression rules, integrations, and reportsImplement user stories and bug fixes across development, test, and production environments in two‑week Agile sprintsModify existing workflows and calculations supporting grant intake, review, payment calculations, and reportingDevelop reusable Appian objects in alignment with established system design standards and best practicesAgile Software DeliveryParticipate in sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectivesProvide level‑of‑effort estimates for assigned user storiesEnsure completed work meets acceptance criteria and the Definition of Done prior to sprint demonstrationsSupport production releases and hot fixes, particularly during peak grant application periodOperations & Maintenance SupportTroubleshoot and resolve application defects and data issues in coordination with Help Desk and senior technical staffSupport system uptime, performance, and stability requirements (97% availability target)Participate in root‑cause analysis and contribute to permanent corrective actionsAssist with monitoring Appian upgrades and regression testingSecurity, Compliance & QualityDevelop solutions in compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards and U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) principlesFollow federal security and privacy requirements including FISMA, NIST, and ED security policiesSupport documentation updates such as technical artifacts, configuration details, and release notesAdhere to configuration management and change control processesCollaboration & Knowledge SharingWork closely with Senior Developers to review designs and receive technical guidanceDocument developed solutions to support knowledge transfer and onboardingCommunicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders regarding application behavior and enhancementsRequired Qualifications3–5 years of hands-on Appian development experienceExperience developing medium to large-scale Appian applications with complex workflows and business rulesStrong proficiency with:Appian Process ModelsRecords and Data Store EntitiesInterfaces and SAILExpression Rules and Integration ObjectsExperience working in Agile/Scrum development environmentsAbility to troubleshoot functional and technical issues within production Appian systemsStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred ExperienceExperience supporting federal government or public-sector Appian systemsFamiliarity with:Appian Cloud or Appian Government CloudCI/CD practices for Appian deploymentsData integrations (SFTP, APIs, or file-based exchanges)Working knowledge of Section 508 compliance and accessibility testingExperience supporting production systems during high‑volume or deadline‑driven operational periodsAppian Developer or Senior Developer Certification (preferred, not required)Good understanding of SQL database language and MySQL database management systemClearance & Work EnvironmentAbility to obtain and maintain required Department of Education credentials (PIV)Position is 100% remote, supporting Eastern Time business hoursManhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process.