Appian Development Lead – Platform & Architecture Lead

What You’ll Do

Lead the design, development, and implementation of Appian applications, including interfaces, process models, records, integrations, and data structures

Proactively identify opportunities to improve Appian delivery practices, architecture, or platform usage, and bring clear, actionable recommendations to program leadership and clients

Translate business and functional requirements into clear technical designs and Appian implementations

Provide hands-on technical leadership to an Appian development team, overseeing day-to-day development activities and delivery execution

Review Appian designs and configurations to ensure adherence to Appian best practices, performance standards, scalability, and security expectations

Coach and mentor developers on Appian platform capabilities, reusable patterns, and development best practices

Perform design and code reviews to improve quality, consistency, and maintainability

Support performance tuning, scaling, and root-cause analysis for complex technical issues

Partner with program leadership to identify and resolve technical risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges

Create and maintain technical documentation such as architecture diagrams, interface designs, and implementation guidelines

Drive Delivery Efficiency & Platform Innovation

Continuously evaluate team delivery performance and introduce improvements that reduce cycle time, rework, and technical debt

Identify opportunities to modernize existing Appian solutions using newer platform capabilities (e.g., AI Composer, Process HQ, Intelligent Document Processing)

Proactively bring forward innovation ideas, proof-of-concepts, and platform optimization recommendations to internal and client leadership

Champion reuse of components, automation of repetitive tasks, and simplification of overly complex workflows

Establish measurable improvements in release stability, performance, and maintainability

Drive Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Stay current on Appian platform releases and emerging capabilities, and actively evaluate their applicability to existing solutions

Identify modernization opportunities within legacy Appian implementations and develop practical, phased improvement plans

Challenge existing delivery patterns and drive improvements that reduce complacency, increase efficiency, and improve long-term maintainability

What We’re Looking For

Strong hands-on experience designing and building solutions on the Appian platform

Experience leading Appian developers in an enterprise delivery environment

Solid understanding of BPM concepts, application architecture, and integration patterns

Experience implementing development and testing best practices across the software development lifecycle

Experience working in agile delivery environments, with a solid understanding of Scrum, Kanban, or scaled agile frameworks (such as SAFe)

Ability to collaborate effectively within large, multi-team delivery programs and align technical work to sprint, release, and program-level planning

Demonstrated ability to proactively drive platform innovation, challenge existing delivery patterns, and introduce measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and scalability

Ability to balance hands-on development with team leadership and technical oversight

Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Experience:

7+ years of application development experience, including 5+ years of deep, hands-on Appian platform experience in complex enterprise environments

5+ years of experience leading Appian development teams, including accountability for delivery outcomes, code quality, and release stability

5+ years of experience designing BPM and workflow-based solutions in large-scale environments

5+ years of experience building and supporting Appian integrations (APIs, services, data exchanges)

Solid understanding of application architecture, performance, scalability, and security considerations

5+ years of experience identifying and implementing platform or delivery improvements that resulted in measurable gains in efficiency, stability, or scalability

5+ years of experience modernizing legacy Appian implementations and reducing technical debt through refactoring, reuse strategies, and improved design patterns

5+ years of hands-on experience designing, optimizing, and supporting enterprise database systems used in Appian applications

5+ years of experience working in agile delivery environments, including multi-team programs or large initiatives

Appian Certified Lead Developer (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe)

Preferred/Optional Experience & Certifications:

Experience operating within scaled agile delivery environments (e.g., SAFe), including cross-team coordination, release planning, and enterprise-level backlog alignment

Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Demonstrated track record of staying current with Appian platform releases and proactively introducing new capabilities into enterprise solutions

Experience leading performance testing, tuning, and scaling of large, production Appian applications environments with high user volumes

Experience designing or supporting Appian solutions in cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure), including secure integration patterns and data architecture considerations

Experience evaluating and implementing newer Appian platform capabilities (e.g., AI features, Intelligent Document Processing, Process HQ) in enterprise solutions

SAFe or other agile certification

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$119,323.00 - $202,850.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)