Appian Engineer, New York

Why Lab49?

 Lab49 is a specialized strategy, design, and technology consulting firm exclusively focused on the financial services industry. Established in 2002, Lab49 addresses the demand for high-end execution and dependable delivery of technology initiatives within the Financial Technology sector.

Our consultants are leaders in strategy, user experience, architecture, engineering, and delivery management, blending cutting-edge technology insights with extensive domain expertise to create innovative, rapid-to-market solutions.

With office hubs in Midtown Manhattan, Washington D.C., London, Budapest, New Delhi, Sydney and Abu Dhabi Lab49 serves clients worldwide, delivering impactful solutions to advance the future of financial services.

Position Overview:

Lab49 is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Appian Engineer to join our dynamic software engineering team. In this role, you will leverage the power of the Appian low-code platform to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade applications that streamline business processes and enhance operational efficiency.

As an Appian Engineer at Lab49, you will drive transformative change for our Financial Services clients by designing and building next-generation technology solutions. Working within an Agile environment, you’ll collaborate on diverse projects, from high-impact, short-term solutions to long-term financial systems and platforms that reshape our clients' businesses.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Build Appian solutions using Process Models, SAIL interfaces, Data Types, and Expressions.
• Customize applications and integrate with external systems via RESTful APIs, web services, and third-party tools.
• Work with architects and senior developers to design scalable, secure application structures.
• Perform unit testing, resolve issues, and collaborate with QA teams for successful deployments.
• Partner with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize features.
• Monitor and improve application performance to maximize efficiency.
• Maintain technical documentation for support and future development.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshoot production issues.
• Stay updated on Appian’s latest features and best practices.

What You Should Have:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience designing and building complex, commercial-grade software applications.
• 3+ years with Appian platform, core components, and integration with external systems.
• Strong grasp of Agile and DevOps methodologies; experience with databases and SQL.
• Expertise in Appian, front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), web services, Git, and debugging.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience in capital markets, financial markets/products, consulting is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Appian Certifications, cloud knowledge (AWS), RPA experience, familiarity with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence), and automated testing.

The base salary range for this role is $165,000 - $185,000. However the above base salary range may vary depending on the individual's job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Salary range disclosure as required by S9427A when hiring in New York.

Our Hybrid Work Model  At Lab49, we embrace a hybrid work model, offering you the flexibility to work from the office or remotely. We expect our Lab49ers to average 2-3 days per week in person and this could be at our midtown office in NYC or at a client site. We believe that both the flexibility and in person connection to each other and our clients build a collaborative culture and the opportunity to accelerate growth and innovation.

Lab49 is a specialist strategy, design, and technology consulting company dedicated to the financial services industry. We were founded in 2002 to fill a need in the Financial Technology marketplace for high-end execution and reliable delivery of technology projects.

Our consultants are experts in strategy, user experience, architecture, engineering, and delivery management. We combine knowledge of the latest trends in technology with deep domain expertise to deliver innovative solutions with accelerated time-to-market.

We have office hubs in Midtown Manhattan, Washington DC, London, Budapest, New Delhi and Sydney. 

Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.