ICF’s Digital Modernization division is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, technology department, seeking Senior Appian Developers to support upcoming needs with our federal customers.
Our Digital Modernization division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated, strategic solutions to its public and private-sector clients. ICF has the expertise, agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT engines to support all aspects of our client’s business.
ICF is a leading provider of low-code, open-source and cloud native solutions to federal agencies, deploying over 1,300 technologists who have built and maintained over 700 systems for digital modernization projects. ICF combines public-sector domain expertise with an ecosystem of platform partners and digital practices to rapidly deliver complex, scalable solutions that achieve clients' mission outcomes and a step change in productivity.
We are one of the largest federally focused Appian practices with 85-90 trained consultants and a deep center of excellence, with solid best practices. ICF will pay for certifications, and we offer an expansive digital learning platform via our training portal. Employees enjoy various training based on job level and skillset, other training, study guides for various certification areas, and in-person training hosted by Appian.
Based on your experiences and interests, we may ask you as a technology professional to support growth-related activities, including (but not limited to) RFI, RFP, prototypes, and oral presentations. Team members are also expected to uphold and maintain appropriate certifications necessary for their practice expertise.
Job Location: Remote work is authorized. Must support US Eastern time zone working hours.
*If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections.
Required Skills:
- US Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements
- Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
- MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply
- 7+ years of recent hands-on experience with Appian BPM
- 7+ years of experience developing Appian Plugin
- 7+ years of experience with Application Servers like JBoss, Weblogic, IIS etc. as part of the installation.
- 7+ years of experience in configuring, debugging, and systems integration including configuring forms, reports, underlying logic, and interface components as a developer.
- 7+ years of experience with relational databases and SQL scripting
- 7+ years of experience in all phases of software development for large-scale business critical applications following Agile methodologies
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor's degree
- Certified Appian Level 1 Developer (Certified Associate Developer).
- Certified Level 2 Appian Developer or Certified Level 3 Appian Developer
- Experience working with Appian Tempo.
- Java developer experience is a strong plus.
- Recent work experience on a software development project in a Federal government setting.
- Experience defining and documenting architecture for technology implementations leveraging different architectural views.
- Exposure to common industry platforms and programming languages – Appian BPM, IBM WebSphere, Mule, LAMP/JBOSS, HADOOP, Java, Microsoft/.Net is preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Application integration (SOA, ESB) and n-tier client-server architectures preferred
- Experience working with Appian Sites.
- Java developer with Maven builds experience is a strong plus.
- Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations.
- Ability to translate business needs into solution architecture requirements.
- Excellent analytical and technical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.
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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.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
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 or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the 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 - $202,850.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
- Must reside and work in the United States
- 7+ years of recent hands-on Appian BPM experience
- 7+ years of Appian plugin development experience
- 7+ years of experience with application servers such as JBoss, WebLogic, or IIS
- 7+ years of experience configuring, debugging, and performing systems integration
- 7+ years of experience configuring forms, reports, underlying logic, and interface components
- 7+ years of experience with relational databases and SQL scripting
- 7+ years of experience across the software development lifecycle for large-scale business-critical applications using Agile methodologies
- Bachelor's degree
- Certified Appian Level 1 Developer certification
- Certified Appian Level 2 or Level 3 Developer certification
- Experience with Appian Tempo
- Java development experience
- Recent software development experience in a federal government setting
- Experience defining and documenting architecture using multiple architectural views
- Experience with Appian BPM, IBM WebSphere, Mule, LAMP/JBoss, Hadoop, Java, or Microsoft .NET
- 8+ years of enterprise application integration experience, including SOA, ESB, and n-tier client-server architectures
- Experience with Appian Sites
- Java development experience with Maven builds
- Ability to translate business needs into solution architecture requirements
- Excellent analytical and technical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation skills
ICF Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ICF and has not been reviewed or approved by ICF.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices (UHC PPO/HDHP and Kaiser in some areas) come with employer HSA/HRA funding and wellness incentives, with dental and vision included. Mental-health access is emphasized via Modern Health, offering up to 10 therapy and 10 coaching sessions annually.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building resources include Maven support on UHC plans, $10,000 lifetime fertility/surrogacy reimbursement, and $5,000 for adoption, milk-shipping, and clinician-led programs. Caregiver and 24/7 resources are also available through the EAP.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 5% discount is broadly available and regularly highlighted in postings. This adds a straightforward path for employees to build ownership alongside salary and benefits.
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What We Do
ICF is a leading global solutions and technology provider with approximately 9,000 employees in industries across the public and private sectors. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
Why Work With Us
At ICF, we’ve built a culture rooted in expertise, innovation, and purpose—enabling us to build a more prosperous and resilient world for all. When our employees grow, our solutions thrive—regardless of your role, team, or location, you’ll have opportunities to make connections, build community, and take action to develop your career.
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