Appian Developer

SAIC is looking for an Appian Developer is responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-wide information systems and AI-enabled solutions that create measurable value for the customer. In this senior IE role, you will apply information engineering disciplines to plan, analyze, design, and build complex systems, while leading the development of AI-based applications, prototypes, and reusable components within Appian.  You will take concepts from early discovery and transform them into working proofs of concept and production-grade capabilities. This role requires deep experience in information systems development, strong Appian expertise, and solid software engineering skills.

Responsibilities:

• Apply enterprise-wide disciplines for the planning, analysis, design, and construction of information systems 
• Lead information systems development, including functional and data requirements analysis, systems analysis and design, programming oversight, and documentation preparation.
• Perform enterprise-wide strategic systems planning, business information planning, and business process analysis to support mission and organizational objectives.
• Conduct process and data modeling in support of planning and analysis efforts using both manual and automated tools.
• Apply reverse engineering and re-engineering disciplines to develop migration strategies and planning documents for legacy-to-target system transitions.
• Ensure solutions integrate with enterprise architecture standards and strategies, reusing shared capabilities and platforms (including Appian) where appropriate.
• Appian & AI Solution Development
• Design and build AI-enabled applications, prototypes, and reusable enterprise components using Appian that integrate with existing information systems and data assets.
• Configure Appian process models, interfaces, rules, data types, and integrations to implement end-to-end business workflows.
• Integrate and orchestrate AI APIs and cloud AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, and other vendor APIs) within Appian applications and broader enterprise architectures.
• Optimize prompts, model selection, context window usage, and token consumption to balance accuracy, latency, and cost for AI-enabled Appian solutions.
• Transform abstract concepts and business problems into working PoCs and technical prototypes; validate technical feasibility and iterate based on user and stakeholder feedback.
• Implement data protection, security guardrails, and responsible AI practices to ensure safe, compliant AI behavior in alignment with enterprise and customer policies.
• Ensure systems, Appian solutions, and AI components comply with applicable standards, security requirements, and governance frameworks.
• Contribute to internal best practices, patterns, and reference implementations for information engineering, Appian solution design, and AI-enabled applications.
• Provide daily supervision, mentorship, and direction to technical staff; foster collaboration, professional growth, and high performance.
• Provide technical guidance in software engineering techniques, Appian design patterns, AI integration approaches, and automated support tools.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise written materials and formal presentations to diverse technical and non-technical audiences, including senior stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of demonstrated experience in information systems development, functional and data requirements analysis, systems analysis and design, programming, program design, and documentation preparation.
• Must have intensive and progressive experience in:
  • Managing the implementation of information engineering projects
  • Systems analysis, design, and programming
  • Client/server and/or distributed computing environments
• Significant, hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying solutions using Appian (applications, workflows, interfaces, and integrations).
• Proven managerial and leadership experience providing direction and oversight to technical teams.
• Must have 
  • Hands-on Appian development experience.
  • Experience integrating Appian with REST APIs, microservices, and enterprise systems.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.