What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Appian Application Developer position at appian?
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 use Appian to run Appian. Our team builds the internal applications that keep the company moving—streamlining operations, connecting data, and now embedding AI directly into the way we work. We partner with stakeholders across every function, solving problems with speed and creativity while showcasing what’s possible on our own platform.
As a Lead Application Engineer, you’ll not only design and deliver enterprise applications with AI at the core—you’ll also guide a team of developers to deliver at speed and quality. You’ll set the technical direction, coach teammates, and ensure projects land on time while leveraging Appian’s AI features—document processing, natural language search, and generative assistance—to transform how Appian runs its business.
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.
What you’ll do
- Lead a team of developers, ensuring fast, high-quality delivery of business-critical applications
- Build and deploy applications using Appian’s platform and AI features to simplify and automate workflows
- Integrate systems across the business through web APIs
- Partner with stakeholders to reimagine processes and deliver insights with AI-powered search, summarization, and recommendations
- Establish and enforce development best practices to scale Appian and AI adoption
- Support, maintain, and continuously improve business applications in production
What we’re looking for
- B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 4 years of Appian delivery experience
- Strong track record of leading teams or projects to successful delivery
- Experience with relational databases, SQL, and API integrations (REST, SOAP, JDBC)
Nice to have
- Experience building GenAI applications
- Certifications (Appian, ScrumMaster, PMP)
- Experience with Postgres or MariaDB
This is a chance to lead a team building applications that impact every corner of Appian—and to shape how AI is applied at scale inside a leading automation platform.
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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