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$119k – $203k per year
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Remote (United States)
Seniority
Staff · 7+ years exp
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No sponsorship (stated in the posting)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. ICF scores A on the Alion truth index.

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ICF

ICF International is an American consulting and technology services firm founded in 1969 as the Inner City Fund, and it now works predominantly for United States federal, state and local government clients. Its practice areas cover public health programmes, energy efficiency and utility programme delivery, disaster recovery and resilience, environmental assessment, transportation planning and the digital modernisation of agency systems, alongside a marketing services business serving both public and commercial clients. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia and listed on Nasdaq, it employs around nine thousand people and depends heavily on federal contract awards.

*We are open to supporting 100% remote work anywhere within the US*

ICF’s Digital Modernization division is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, technology department, seeking a Lead Appian Developer to support upcoming needs with our federal customers.

Our Digital Modernization division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated, strategic solutions to its public and private-sector clients. ICF has the expertise, agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT engines to support all aspects of our client’s business.

ICF is a leading provider of low-code, open-source and cloud native solutions to federal agencies, deploying over 1,300 technologists who have built and maintained over 700 systems for digital modernization projects. ICF combines public-sector domain expertise with an ecosystem of platform partners and digital practices to rapidly deliver complex, scalable solutions that achieve clients' mission outcomes and a step change in productivity.

We are one of the largest federally focused Appian practices with 85-90 trained consultants and a deep center of excellence, with solid best practices. ICF will pay for certifications, and we offer an expansive digital learning platform via our training portal. Employees enjoy various training based on job level and skillset, other training, study guides for various certification areas, and in-person training hosted by Appian.

Required Skills:

  • 7+ years of recent hands-on experience with Appian BPM
  • 7+ years of experience developing Appian Plugin
  • 7+ years of experience with Application Servers like JBoss, Weblogic, IIS etc. as part of the installation.
  • 7+ years of experience in configuring, debugging, and systems integration including configuring forms, reports, underlying logic, and interface components as a developer.
  • 7+ years of experience with relational databases and SQL scripting
  • 7+ years of experience in all phases of software development for large-scale business critical applications following Agile methodologies
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Green Card Holder or US Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements
  • Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
  • MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply

Desired Skills:

  • Certified Level 2 Appian Developer or Certified Level 3 Appian Developer
  • Experience working with Appian Tempo.
  • Java developer experience is a strong plus.
  • Recent work experience on a software development project in a Federal government setting.
  • Experience defining and documenting architecture for technology implementations leveraging different architectural views.
  • Exposure to common industry platforms and programming languages - Appian BPM, IBM WebSphere, Mule, LAMP/JBOSS, HADOOP, Java, Microsoft/.Net is preferred.
  • Experience in Enterprise Application integration (SOA, ESB) and n-tier client-server architectures preferred
  • Experience working with Appian Sites.
  • Java developer with Maven builds experience is a strong plus.
  • Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations.
  • Ability to translate business needs into solution architecture requirements.
  • Excellent analytical and technical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [email protected] for assistance.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final payfor a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$119,323.00 - $202,850.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
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