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.
Location: Chennai
Team: Low Code Modernization.
About the Role:
As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in the Appian platform, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Appian remains fast, scalable, and adept at handling the diverse tasks configured by our customers. Your primary focus will be on the design, development, and maintenance of complex software systems, while also providing technical leadership and mentorship. You will be instrumental in building a product that serves our customers in innovative ways. This role requires not only extensive coding expertise but also a strong emphasis on system orchestration, the utilization of AI tools and integrations (such as RAG, agentic workflows, MCP), and aligning technical decisions with overarching business strategies.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Software Engineer is not merely a faster coder; they are accountable for the overall health of the codebase and the growth of the engineering team.
- Code Quality & Standards: Establish and uphold the "gold standard" for clean, maintainable, and well-documented code throughout the repository.
- Architecture & Design: Lead high-level design sessions, select appropriate architectural patterns (Microservices, Serverless, Event-driven), and ensure that systems are both scalable and secure.
- Developer Enablement: Develop internal tools and "Golden Paths" that simplify the complexities of the underlying infrastructure for feature teams.
- Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, conduct thorough code reviews, and set the "gold standard" for clean, maintainable, and well-documented code across the repository.
- Project Ownership: Oversee features from requirement analysis through to deployment, which includes breaking down complex business objectives into manageable technical tasks.
- Problem Solving: Address challenging issues by debugging production outages, optimizing performance bottlenecks, and resolving high-level logic problems.
- Collaboration: Facilitate feature development by collaborating within and across teams, engaging with stakeholders such as Product Owners.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Preferred educational background from a highly selective, premier engineering institution with a focus on Computer Science fundamentals.
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
- Ability to leverage knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to develop software in a full-stack Java and web technology environment.
- Proven experience in building and scaling distributed systems, preferably within cloud-native environments.
- Experience in identifying bottlenecks and optimizing the performance of large codebases.
- Familiarity with AI/ML adoption and the integration of intelligent features into standard workflows.
- Experience leading technical initiatives or small project teams.
- Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture.
- In-depth knowledge of Software Engineering, Algorithms, and Data Structures.
- Proficiency in at least one major programming language (Java, C++, or similar).
- Practical experience with container technologies (Docker), orchestration frameworks (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with performance monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus is preferred.
- Familiarity with AWS cloud platforms and modern database technologies is preferred.
- Experience utilizing AI tools and models like Amazon Q, Kiro, and Claude is preferred.
- Clear Communication: Ability to articulate technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic Thinking: Understanding the business context—focusing not just on developing "cool" technology but on creating the right technology for the customer.
- Mentorship: A genuine commitment to elevating the skills of fellow engineers.
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.
Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Preferred educational background from a highly selective engineering institution
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns for full-stack Java/web environments
- Proven experience building and scaling distributed systems
- Experience with cloud-native environments
- Experience identifying bottlenecks and optimizing large codebases
- Familiarity with AI/ML adoption and integration of intelligent features into workflows
- Experience leading technical initiatives or small project teams
- Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture
- Proficiency in at least one major programming language (Java, C++, or similar)
- Practical experience with container technologies (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with performance monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus
- Familiarity with AWS cloud platforms
- Experience utilizing AI tools/models like Amazon Q, Kiro, and Claude
- Clear communication and ability to explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders
- Strategic thinking with business-aligned technical decisions
- Mentorship and commitment to developing fellow engineers
Appian Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Appian Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Appian Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as fully employer-paid for medical with dental and vision included, alongside mental health support such as no-cost therapy/coaching and Headspace. Feedback suggests care navigation and wellness reimbursements further strengthen day-to-day healthcare access.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes 12 weeks paid parental leave for all parents plus 4 weeks recovery for birth mothers, a $5,000 family-forming stipend, and backup care via Bright Horizons. These offerings are portrayed as comprehensive and supportive of different family paths.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical premiums are covered 100% by the employer in the U.S., reducing out-of-pocket costs for core coverage. HSA and FSA options and other tax-advantaged accounts add to affordability for routine and dependent care needs.
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What We Do
Appian helps organizations build apps and workflows rapidly, with a low-code automation platform. Combining people, technologies, and data in a single workflow, Appian can help companies maximize their resources and improve business results. Many of the world’s largest organizations use Appian applications to improve customer experience, achieve operational excellence, and simplify global risk management and compliance.
Why Work With Us
Appian was founded on the belief that talented and passionate people, given the power and autonomy to excel, will deliver amazing impact. We have worked thoughtfully to create an inclusive, agile and collaborative work environment where employees feel challenged, and all voices are heard.
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