BVA Bear's IT Solutions · 7 hours ago
Appian SAFHER Enablement Lead/SME
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking an Appian SAFHER Enablement Lead/SME to work with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. This role involves developing and mentoring the internal Appian development team to ensure they achieve full autonomy in Appian platform development and operational support.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor PDA staff in hands-on Appian development using a configuration-first, low-code approach
Design and implement solutions leveraging: SAIL interfaces, Records and data modeling, Process Models, Expressions and rules, Security configuration, Integrations and reusable components
Reinforce Appian best practices for simplicity, reuse, maintainability, and performance
Guide backlog decomposition into low-code deliverables and reusable patterns
Embed directly within the PDA delivery team and actively participate in: Agile ceremonies (planning, refinement, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives), Pair programming and design sessions (“show-me / coach-me / watch-me” model), Conduct regular code, design, and architecture reviews with actionable feedback, Mentor staff on troubleshooting, defect resolution, and production support practices
Provide ongoing coaching across the full SDLC: Requirements, Design, Build, Test, Deployment, Support
Explain and apply SAFHER-aligned solution architecture, including: End-to-end application design patterns, Data and record management strategies, Integration approaches and error/exception handling, Security and authorization models, Environment promotion and release strategies
Translate SAFHER experience into practical guidance for PDA’s Plant Industry programs
Design and deliver durable, reusable training materials, including: Role-based curriculum (developers, admins/release, BA/PO as applicable), Hands-on labs, workshops, and exercises, Reference guides and documentation
Conduct a baseline skills assessment and track progression over time
Produce and execute a 12-month enablement roadmap with milestones and success metrics
Establish repeatable standards and governance for Appian delivery
Define and document: Support workflows (intake, triage, escalation, defect management), Release planning cadence and deployment checklists, Architecture decision standards and review processes, Knowledge base and documentation practices
Support release readiness, deployments, and post-release stabilization
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of hands-on Appian development and delivery experience
Minimum 2 years of direct experience with the SAFHER solution, SAFHER-aligned modules, or highly comparable SAFHER architecture
Current Appian certifications (e.g., Appian Developer, Lead Developer, or Architect) strongly preferred
Proven experience delivering enterprise Appian applications in production environments
Expert proficiency in Appian low-code capabilities: SAIL, Records, Process Models, Expressions and rules, Integrations, Security configuration
Strong architecture skills, including: Integration patterns, Security and authorization design, Performance and scalability considerations
Experience building reusable component and pattern libraries
Demonstrated success training and mentoring technical teams to self-sufficiency
Experience creating curriculum, labs, and hands-on workshops
Strong communication and coaching skills, capable of translating complex concepts into practical guidance
This position is restricted to U.S. citizens only in accordance with federal contract requirements
Preferred
Current Appian certifications (e.g., Appian Developer, Lead Developer, or Architect) strongly preferred
Experience working with regulatory or government case management systems
Familiarity with licensing, inspections, approvals, routing, notifications, and workflow-driven solutions
Experience assisting clients in transitioning from vendor-dependent to self-sustaining internal development teams
Benefits
Health insurance
Company
BVA Bear's IT Solutions
At BVA Bear’s IT Solutions, we embrace hard work, engage deeply with our customers, and meticulously attend to every detail.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase