Appian Associate Consultant
Location: Continental United States Position type: Full-time Work Arrangement: 100% Remote Benefits: Office equipment provided by Deft, unlimited sick days, professional growth opportunities Join Deft's Consulting Team! Deft is looking for an Associate Consultant (Appian) with hands-on Appian development experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for technology to help organizations address business challenges through effective and reliable Appian solutions. As a technology consulting firm, Deft delivers digital transformation solutions across various industries. In this role, you'll collaborate with clients and technical teams to develop, test, and deliver high-quality Appian applications. We're looking for individuals with foundational Appian knowledge, a willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks, and a commitment to delivering client value while growing their technical and consulting skills. Delivery & Project Execution Deliver assigned development stories in alignment with project requirements, acceptance criteria, and timelines. Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to task estimation and sprint planning. Take ownership of assigned work, ensuring readiness for peer review and QA testing. Proactively communicate progress, blockers, risks, and dependencies. Client Consulting Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand business processes and requirements. Participate in discovery, requirements gathering, and solution design discussions. Translate business requirements into functional Appian solutions following established technical guidance. Clarify requirements, suggest improvements, and demonstrate completed functionality to stakeholders. Technical Development & Quality Develop, test, and maintain Appian components, including interfaces, expression rules, record types, process models, and integrations. Independently deliver appropriately scoped user stories following Appian best practices and established development standards. Build reusable, maintainable, and reliable solutions. Perform unit testing, troubleshoot defects, and address peer review and QA feedback. Collaborate with developers, architects, and QA engineers to resolve technical challenges. Continuously strengthen Appian development skills and knowledge of platform capabilities. Required: At least 1 year of software development experience, preferably with exposure to Appian or other low-code platforms through professional experience, internships, academic projects, or training. Experience with Agile (Scrum) methodologies and foundational knowledge of the software development lifecycle. Working knowledge of Appian components, including interfaces, expression rules, record types, and process models. Understanding of Appian development best practices, design principles, and coding standards. Ability to independently develop and test appropriately scoped user stories with minimal rework during peer reviews and QA. Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into functional Appian solutions. Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Ability to manage assigned tasks, communicate blockers, and adapt to changing project priorities. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Preferred Appian Associate Developer certification or higher. Experience with Appian integrations, REST APIs, and application deployment processes. Familiarity with object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C#, or Python. Experience with other low-code platforms, such as Microsoft Power Apps, Pega, or ServiceNow. Prior experience working in an IT consulting or client-facing environment. Familiarity with automated testing and application performance optimization.