Appian Development Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Design and develop Appian applications, including process models, interfaces, rules, and integrations as a subject matter expert and lead.
• Lead and Collaborate on projects with business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Architect and implement scalable and maintainable Appian solutions.
• Conduct unit testing, system testing, and support user acceptance testing to ensure the quality of the applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Appian applications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and team members.
• Stay current with the latest Appian features, best practices, and industry trends.
• Document user stories, functional requirements, design / technical specifications, deployment processes, and maintenance procedures.
• Live the SpecialtyCare Values - Integrity, Teamwork, Care & Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.

• Appian certifications (e.g., Appian Certified Associate Developer, Appian Certified Lead Developer) are highly preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum master (CSM) certification is desirable.

Experience:

• 10 years' experience in leadership in Information Technology.
• Ability to lead an internal team and manage an external team developing Appian projects
• Ability to work with necessary internal team to determine ROI for new projects
• 5 - 7 years of hands-on experience in design, implementation, and production support of Appian BPM applications. Work experience must be with latest Appian version 22.X or higher.
• 5+ years' experience as lead developer in Appian platform
• Experience in applying Object Oriented Analysis and Design principles.
• Experience in building custom plugins using Appian Custom plugin framework.
• Preference for direct experience with industry architectures/technologies including J2EE, SQL, ESBs, Web APIs, and related technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate is a plus
• Equivalent combination of education and experience, acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of business process modeling and optimization techniques, including orchestration of modeled process

• Strong understanding of APIs and microservices

• Strong leadership ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.

• Conceptual understanding of platform software architecture and performance implications

• Demonstrated ability being detailed oriented with the ability to self-motivate and follow-through on projects, independently.

• Good problem-solving skills: define/understand the problem, identify constraints, work towards the best possible solution.

• Ability to analyze data, make informed decisions, and solve challenges effectively.

• Must have excellent analytical and communications skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

• Strong emphasis as a team player that thrives in a cooperative team environment and presents themselves in a polished professional manner.

• Able to analyze risks in defect reporting, change of workflow requests or management defects.

• Successfully executed multiple implementations end-to-end on time, within budget.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of integrations, data, sprint planning, QA preparedness, and agile methodologies.

• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Expert in value stream mapping, root cause analysis, change management and project management

• Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.

BENEFITS and COMPENSATION

• SpecialtyCare offers a competitive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life, 401K plus match, and PTO plan. Salary Estimate: $150,000 - $160,000 (Several factors, such as specific skill set, education level, certifications and years of experience, are considered to determine actual compensation.)