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, India
Department: Engineering (Platform Engineering Team)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the RoleAre you driven by a passion for constructing the foundational elements that enable enterprise-scale automation? Do you excel at creating cloud infrastructure that is seamless, resilient, and developer-friendly?
The Platform Engineering team at Appian serves as the core of our engineering ecosystem. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing highly scalable internal platforms and infrastructure that empower our product teams to deliver exceptional software. Operating from our rapidly expanding tech hub in Chennai, you will collaborate with global teams to ensure our systems are robust, automated, and equipped to handle extensive enterprise workloads.
Qualifications & SkillsEducationDegree: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
Programming: Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or Go.
Infrastructure as Code: Proven proficiency in Terraform (or equivalent IaC tools).
Containerization: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (including deployment, troubleshooting, and scaling).
Delivery Pipelines: Solid experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation tools.
Observability: Familiarity with modern observability tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, centralized logging, and metrics monitoring systems).
Architecture: Good understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
Problem Solving: Strong debugging, analytical, and troubleshooting skills across complex environments.
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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Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
- Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or Go
- Proven proficiency with Terraform or equivalent Infrastructure-as-Code tools
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (deployment, troubleshooting, scaling)
- Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
- Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, centralized logging, metrics)
- Good understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
- Strong debugging, analytical, and troubleshooting skills across complex environments
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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