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Appian Developer

AVUM INC

Malibu, CA 90265 • 10/8/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Description:

Position Summary

Avum is seeking Appian Developers at junior, mid, and senior levels to design, develop, and support applications for federal government programs. This role translates functional requirements into technical solutions using the Appian platform and works with developers, QA teams, subject matter experts, and clients to deliver reliable applications.

Responsibilities and level of technical ownership will depend on experience. Experienced developers may lead complex development efforts, design integrations, mentor team members, and guide technical decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate functional requirements into Appian technical specifications and solutions.
  • Develop and maintain SAIL interfaces, Expression Rules, process models, and integrations.
  • Design and maintain relational database schemas and Appian Data Stores.
  • Complete development tickets and participate in sprint planning and commitments.
  • Collaborate with QA teams on testing, troubleshooting, and defect resolution.
  • Work with subject matter experts and clients to clarify requirements and improve application functionality.
  • Participate in code reviews and maintain technical documentation.
  • Support application maintenance, performance improvements, and production issue resolution.
  • Based on experience, lead complex development work, assess technical feasibility, mentor developers, and conduct stakeholder demonstrations.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $160,000 annually. This range covers junior, mid, and senior developer levels. Actual compensation and position level will be determined based on experience, qualifications, certifications, geographic location, and the responsibilities of the assigned role.

Avum offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical (Cigna), dental and vision (Principal), 401(k), PTO, education reimbursement, and certification reimbursement.

Work Environment & Requirements

  • Hybrid/remote work environment with potential on-site requirements based on contract needs
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one, consistent with contract requirements. An appropriate active clearance and authorized access are required before performing classified duties.
  • Background investigation required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Avum, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Avum is committed to compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, and maintains an active Affirmative Action Plan.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of Appian development experience.
  • Appian Certified Associate Developer or higher.
  • Experience developing SAIL interfaces, Expression Rules, and process models.
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL, including Oracle or other SQL databases.
  • Ability to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
  • Ability to collaborate with technical teams and communicate development issues clearly.

Additional Qualifications for Senior Level Consideration

  • At least 5 years of Appian development experience.
  • Appian Certified Senior Developer or Lead Developer.
  • Strong experience with complex Appian applications, system integrations, process modeling, and data store design.
  • Experience conducting code reviews, troubleshooting complex issues, and guiding technical decisions.
  • Ability to mentor developers and lead technical discussions with clients and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting federal or Department of Defense programs.
  • Experience with government procurement systems.
  • Experience with Appian GovCloud.
  • Java development or Java/Spring Boot plugin development experience.
  • Agile/Scrum experience.
  • Experience implementing Section 508 accessibility requirements.