All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.
Summary: Leads Appian developer driving low-code design, development, modernization, and sustainment to enhance contract writing and related business processes.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
- Appian Senior or Lead Developer certification and CompTia Sec+
- 10 years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years of hands-on Appian development
- Deep experience designing, configuring, and delivering Appian applications in enterprise environments
- Ability to translate epics, features, and user stories into scalable workflows, interfaces, process models, and integrations
- Knowledge of workflow automation, testing support, release coordination, and production sustainment
- Experience mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and enforcing Appian best practices
- Experience supporting cloud environments, with knowledge of common platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
- Working knowledge of AI concepts and practical applications
- Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance based on Government requirements.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with Army or DoD enterprise systems, Appian-first design approaches, data architecture, and long-range modernization planning
- Experience modernizing legacy capabilities in Appian, supporting federal acquisition or contract writing workflows, and using an Appian-first approach across shared IL5/IL6 codebases is highly desired
Responsibilities:
- Lead Appian solution design and development activities
- Translate business requirements into scalable low-code solutions
- Guide modernization of legacy capabilities into Appian
- Coordinate with architects, testers, and DevSecOps personnel to support successful delivery and sustainment
The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- Appian Senior Developer certification (L3)
- 10 years of software engineering experience
- At least 5 years of hands-on Appian development experience
- Deep experience designing, configuring, and delivering Appian applications in enterprise environments
- Ability to translate epics, features, and user stories into scalable workflows, interfaces, process models, and integrations
- Knowledge of workflow automation, testing support, release coordination, and production sustainment
- Experience mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and enforcing Appian best practices
- Experience supporting cloud environments, with knowledge of common platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Working knowledge of AI concepts and practical applications
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot or an approved equivalent AI solution
- Experience with Army or DoD enterprise systems
- Experience with Appian-first design approaches, data architecture, and long-range modernization planning
- Experience modernizing legacy capabilities in Appian
- Experience supporting federal acquisition or contract-writing workflows
- Experience using an Appian-first approach across shared IL5/IL6 codebases
- CompTIA Security+ certification
What We Do
Data Systems Analysts, Inc. (DSA) is a 100% employee-owned company providing mission-essential information technology solutions for Defense, Federal Government, Academia, and Commercial customers. Established in 1963, DSA specializes in systems engineering and integration, software development, data analytics, cyber operations, and critical infrastructure intelligence systems to help customers achieve sensitive, mission-critical goals.
