General Dynamics Information Technology · 2 weeks ago
Lead Appian Developer
General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government. As a Lead Appian Developer, you will deliver tailored solutions to complex problems, modernizing critical legacy applications by leveraging a low-code/no-code platform.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Perform all phases of the software development lifecycle (Agile / DevOps)
Lead/facilitate solutioning discussions with the customer and vendor
Analyze user/business needs and functionality to plan and design software systems to meet those needs
Identify system interface requirements and develop solutions to meet the requirements
Create a variety of models and diagrams that show programmers the software code needed for an application
Perform software updates, refinement, testing, and debugging to meet business needs
Provides analysis for reports on software project specifications, activities, or status
Advise on the software or system for optimal documentation and future maintenance and updates
May coach and provide guidance to less experienced professionals
May serve as a team or task lead
Ensure technical teams understand short term and long-term goals of the program and business efforts by facilitating communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
Help clarify requirements and propose solutions that meet business milestones as well as directing the technical implementations
Engage current customers to understand critical needs, socialize and vet solutions, and advise on strategies to achieve desired results
Identify and select the best technical solutions and approaches to meet anticipated or actual requirements
Will jump in when necessary to help diagnose larger system issues and work with project managers to confidently complete projects on time
Additional tasks will include helping to determine high-level and detailed estimates, creating technical workflow and other supporting documentation to help drive the implementation of large enterprise systems projects as well as helping to implement best practices around technical development and deployment
Qualification
Required
5 + years of related experience
5+ years of technical leadership experience
Appian Certified Lead Developer
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
SAFe Agilist or SAFe DevOps Practitioner
Effective written and verbal communication skills (both technical and non-technical)
Track record of leading and managing successful Appian implementations
Deep experience in developing and managing Appian workflows, user interfaces, decision rules, and data models
Thorough understanding of and experience in software development lifecycle and Agile delivery methodology
BA/BS degree (computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting
This position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years
Benefits
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
A 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year
Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire
The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
Funding
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