Full-Time

Lead Software Engineer

Kubernetes

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Appian

Appian

1,001-5,000 employees

Low-code automation platform for businesses

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

McLean, VA, USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Java

You match the following Appian's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • MS in Computer Science or related field/degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, or a BS and 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Fluency in Java
Responsibilities
  • Develop product features to the highest engineering standards.
  • Spike robust solutions to clear architectural runway ahead of feature development.
  • High degree of personal responsibility for the overall performance of the team, including capabilities, quality, stability and velocity.
  • Perform code reviews which provide feedback not only on code quality, but on design and implementation.
  • Seek to identify opportunities for code refactoring and performance optimizations on a regular basis and champion these efforts within the team.
  • Mentor junior software engineers by sharing best-practices and providing guidance on how to become more proficient.
  • Share advanced/expert knowledge with others in the department, both on and off team; maintain a reputation as a key resource in those areas.
  • Identify technical constraints to engineering effectiveness and lead initiatives to address them.
  • Advise product management on technical opportunities and constraints.
  • Collaborate with architects to promote consistency of the platform, inspire design discipline, and continuously advance the state of Appian’s technology.
  • Identify, understand, and bring to fruition technology trends and innovations relevant to Appian.
  • Effectively communicate technical designs verbally, visually and/or in writing for small to large sized technical audiences.
  • Contribute to Appian's long-term documentation through publishing relevant, high-quality content to Engineering's technical documentation site.
Desired Qualifications
  • Education: B.S. in Computer Science or related field, advanced degree preferred

Appian offers a low-code automation platform that allows businesses to create custom applications quickly without needing extensive coding knowledge. This platform is designed to help organizations in various industries, such as finance and healthcare, improve customer experience and streamline operations. Appian stands out from competitors by providing a subscription-based model along with professional services for implementation and support. The company's goal is to empower businesses to enhance their operations through accessible software solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$46.7M

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for low-code platforms boosts Appian's market potential.
  • AI-driven process automation aligns with Appian's recent platform enhancements.
  • Cloud-native platform benefits from the shift to remote and hybrid work models.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging low-code platforms offer similar capabilities at lower costs, threatening market share.
  • Departure of key personnel like Suvajit Gupta may impact innovation.
  • Reliance on large enterprise clients poses revenue risks if they switch providers.

What makes Appian unique

  • Appian's low-code platform enables rapid application development without extensive coding knowledge.
  • The platform supports diverse industries, including finance, healthcare, and government.
  • Appian's Autoscale feature allows scaling of six million processes per hour.

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Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Comprehensive Global Wellness Program

Fully-covered Global Milk Stork Benefit

Global Wellness Reimbursement

Quarterly Awards and Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) or Pension Plans with Employer Matching

Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Global Parental Leave

Charitable Giving Program

Paid Time-Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement for job-related continuing education

Professional Development Courses