Lead Appian Developer

Job Description
We design work arrangements to support effective collaboration and successful outcomes. Many roles may involve an in-office or on-site presence, shaped by project needs and team dynamics. Your engagement in shared workspaces helps strengthen teamwork, drive innovation, and align with our collective goals. As business needs evolve, leadership may adjust workplace expectations to support continued success.

As a Lead Technical Consultant, you will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment and support of application developed for our clients. Proficient in leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation, support strategic initiatives, and enable data-driven decision-making. Possesses a strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations.

Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world's most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what's possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.

Responsibilities
Appian Development:

• Develop and implement Appian-based business process applications, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and compliance with healthcare industry standards (e.g., HIPAA).
• Design and configure Appian process models, data types, interfaces, and integrations.
• Implement business rules and expressions to automate complex workflows, improving operational efficiency.
• Perform system testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure that applications meet user requirements

Healthcare Systems:

• Work closely with healthcare stakeholders to gather requirements for patient management, billing, EHR, and other healthcare-specific processes.
• Ensure all Appian applications comply with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, HITECH, and other data privacy standards.
• Leverage Appian's capabilities to streamline healthcare workflows, reduce manual processes, and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Business Analysis:
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the technical development team to ensure seamless communication and understanding of requirements.
• Document business processes, workflows, and requirements, ensuring clear functional specifications are provided to development teams.
• Analyze and map existing business processes to identify opportunities for automation and optimization.
• Lead requirement-gathering workshops and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business-driven solutions.

Integration & Automation:

• Integrate Appian applications with third-party healthcare systems and cloud-based platforms like AWS to enable efficient data exchange and processing.
• Automate tasks using tools like Jenkins for continuous integration, deployment, and testing of healthcare applications.
• Set up monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., CloudWatch, Grafana) to ensure system health and quick issue resolution.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and business analysts, to ensure timely delivery of solutions.
• Provide regular status reports and updates to stakeholders regarding project milestones, risks, and issues.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Appian BPM and Appian integration.
• Knowledge of healthcare industry standards (HIPAA, HITECH) and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in AWS (including services like EC2, Lambda, and CloudWatch) and Jenkins for CI/CD.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with business stakeholders to capture and define requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with healthcare applications such as EHR systems, telemedicine platforms, or healthcare billing systems.
• Familiarity with Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure as code.
• Experience in data analytics and visualization tools such as Grafana or similar.

Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work.

Who We Are
Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers' expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

What We Believe
At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you'll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We're committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we're not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.
About Us**
Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you We're a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, experience work-life balance, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

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