Lead Appian Application Developer

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

At Business Technology, we're not just a team, we are the embodiment of Appian’s vision, harnessing our own cutting-edge software to power every corner of our vibrant company. The team collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the business and is responsible for delivering applications that simplify operations. From data analysis, to stakeholder management, to creative problem solving, our application developers combine their skills and leverage Appian’s technology to tackle challenging business problems across the enterprise.

We are looking for a Lead Application Engineer with a strong technical background and demonstrated knowledge of the Appian platform. As a Lead Application Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to develop cutting edge technical solutions fast and autonomously. You will spend 70-80% of your time developing and architecting directly and some of your time coaching others on how to develop world-class Appian applications.

This role is based at our Headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

Responsibilities:

• Foster a positive team environment focused on advanced technical knowledge, effective collaboration, and positive customer outcomes.
• Solve highly complex technical problems using Appian and other supporting platforms.
• Assist with adding top talent to our team by participating in recruiting events and conducting candidate interviews.
• Coach others on technical best practices.
• Research, develop, and implement new tools to speed up and simplify application development.
• Ensure all documentation, training, and tooling you develop is up to date, easily accessible and globally reusable.

Requirements:

• B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or related field/degree
• Highly well rounded technology professional
• 5 years of Appian development experience
• 5 years of Java development experience, ideally in the context of Appian plugins
• 5 years of SQL experience
• 3 years of experience in an agile delivery environment
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise with the Appian platform and related technologies (e.g. Appian Lead Developer certification)
• Proven ability to coach and mentor technical staff
• Excellent problem solving skills and talent for identifying creative solutions

Nice to Haves:

• Certifications: Certified ScrumMaster, PMP

Tools and Resources 

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. 
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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