Design, develop, and maintain Appian applications and integrations for enterprise case management. Build REST/SOAP and event-driven integrations (Kafka/DataHub), support SQL databases, CI/CD pipelines, testing, cloud deployments (AWS/Azure), and provide O&M, production support, and DevSecOps practices in an Agile federal environment.
Who we are:
Makpar is a comprehensive professional and technical solutions provider for the Federal government. We combine functional and technical expertise in cloud engineering, data management, cybersecurity and emerging technologies to deliver mission success. We build the right IT solution for government clients by partnering with them to understand their WHAT, WHY, and HOW. Using our signature consulting methodology that we call “The Makpar Way,” we help agencies navigate the ongoing changes in the Federal technology landscape. We succeed where others fail because of our connected and engaged workforce are dedicated to delivering success for our clients and the American people.
Our Mission: We solve complex problems for the Federal government to accelerate access to citizen services.
When it comes to excellence, we deliver. Learn more about our employer brand at makpar.com/careers.
The Position:
Makpar Corporation is seeking a highly motivated Internal Developer with Appian development experience to support enterprise case management, data integration, and workflow automation initiatives within complex federal environments, including the Department of Labor (DOL) FLAG ecosystem. This role supports both O&M and DME activities within an Agile, DevSecOps-driven environment.
Role Specific Duties/ Role Responsibilities:
- Appian Development & Configuration
- Design, develop, and maintain Appian applications, including workflows, interfaces, process models, and business rules supporting case management functions
- Implement Appian objects (records, process models, SAIL interfaces, integrations) aligned to enterprise architecture standards
- Support full lifecycle delivery across development, testing, deployment, and production support System Integration & Data Engineering
- Develop and maintain integrations between Appian and external systems, including:
- REST and SOAP APIs
- Kafka/DataHub event-driven pipelines
- Relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.)
- Support data transformation, validation, and pipeline activities across cloud environments Agile Development & Delivery
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, retrospectives)
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Technical Leads to translate requirements into user stories and technical solutions
- Ensure traceability across requirements, design, development, and testing within tools such as JIRA and GitLab DevSecOps & Quality Assurance
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure code practices
- Support unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, and defect resolution
- Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility, security standards (NIST 800-53), and organizational DevSecOps practices Cloud & Platform Support
- Support applications deployed in AWS and/or Azure environments, including containerized deployments where applicable
- Assist in performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization of applications using cloud-native tools and dashboards
- Contribute to scalability and availability improvements, particularly during high-volume processing periods Operations & Maintenance Support
- Analyze and resolve production issues, defects, and enhancement requests in a mission-critical O&M environment
- Participate in on-call or surge support during peak operational periods
- Continuously identify opportunities for performance optimization, automation, and cost efficiency
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–8+ years of software development experience, including:
- 2+ years of Appian development experience
- Hands-on experience with:
- Appian (process models, SAIL, integrations)
- SQL and relational databases
- RESTful APIs and system integration
- Experience supporting Agile development environments
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in high-performance, mission-critical environments
- Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years to obtain the required clearance
Desired Skills and Certifications:
- Experience supporting federal systems, particularly within DOL, IRS, or similar agencies
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka/DataHub)
- Experience with data pipelines, ETL processes, or large-scale data migrations
- Exposure to DevSecOps pipelines (GitLab CI/CD, automated testing frameworks)
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience supporting low-code/no-code platforms beyond Appian
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development, data validation, or analytics tools (Python, R, Tableau)
- Appian Certified Associate or Senior Developer
- AWS or Azure Cloud Certification
- Agile/Scrum Certification (e.g., CSM, SAFe)
Benefits:
At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.
Start your career today and be a part of something meaningful!
Makpar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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