Application Developer Senior

Summary

The Senior Application Developer is responsible for delivering high-quality application solutions by performing advanced design, configuration, development, and testing activities. This role works independently on mission-critical features and provides technical guidance to ensure solutions align with user requirements and program objectives.

• Complete the delivery of design, code, and testing for modules or multiple features and enablers.
• Analyze user requirements and define technical project scope and assumptions during backlog grooming ceremonies.
• Prepare requirements definitions, designs, and technical specifications as part of sprint planning activities.
• Create business and or technical designs for new or modified application features or enablers.
• Complete system configuration in accordance with approved specifications.
• Triage and resolve configuration and application issues.
• Assist and guide customers in writing test plans and test cases to ensure testing aligns with documented requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and support to less senior development staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• MA/MS degree with 10+ years of experience required
  • Additional 6+ years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with software application design, development, and testing.
• 5+ years of experience with the Appian BPM Platform.
• Background check required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Experience supporting enterprise application development efforts.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based development environments.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other developers.

• Ability to work independently on high-visibility or mission-critical program components.
• Strong knowledge of application development life cycle methodologies.
• Expertise in Appian application configuration, debugging, and optimization.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams.