Full-Time

Lead Software Engineer

Java

Appian

Appian

1,001-5,000 employees

Low-code automation platform for BPM/RPA

No salary listed

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

In Person

Office-based in Chennai; employees are expected to be on-site 5 days per week.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
React.js
Redux.js
Data Structures & Algorithms
Apache Kafka
Java
Gradle
TypeScript
AWS
Jenkins
Spring
Hibernate
Requirements
  • 10+ years experience building and delivering enterprise grade software applications
  • You’re a tinkerer at heart with an innate ability to solve tough system problems
  • Experience in CI/CD in Cloud environments, like AWS and continuous integration systems, like Jenkins
  • You thrive on solving labyrinthine problems within large, high-performance, real-time, distributed data systems
  • BE/B.Tech/BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline
  • MS in Computer Science preferred
  • Demonstrable understanding of systems, algorithms, and OO design or webapi design
  • You have been a strong contributor to breakdowns/sizing and design of new feature implementations
  • Agile is your mantra and quality is your goal
Responsibilities
  • Respond to and resolve emergent problems; write software and build automation to prevent problem recurrence
  • Leverage knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to write software in a full-stack Java & web technology environment, including but not limited to Gradle, JDBC, Hibernate, Spring, Kafka, Quartz, Typescript, Redux, and React
  • Utilize both object-oriented as well as functional programming approaches in different technologies to implement features effectively.
  • Leverage relevant software development experience to radiate best practices and faster development
  • Manage availability, latency, scalability, and efficiency of the product by designing reliability into software and systems
  • Be a strong contributor to team feature breakdowns/sizing and design of new feature implementations
  • Have a high degree of personal responsibility for the overall performance of the team, including capabilities, quality, stability and velocity
  • Seek to identify opportunities for code refactoring and performance optimisations on a regular basis and champion these efforts within the team
  • Effectively communicate technical designs verbally and/or in writing for small to medium sized technical audiences.

Appian offers a low-code automation platform that lets organizations build custom business applications quickly without extensive coding. It uses a visual, component-based interface to design workflows, automate processes, and connect data across systems. It targets large enterprises with strong governance, security, and scalability for complex BPM and RPA needs, setting itself apart with enterprise-grade capabilities. Its goal is to help organizations accelerate digital transformation, improve efficiency, and better manage risk and compliance.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 revenue hit $202M, up 21%, with cloud subscriptions growing 25%.
  • Snowflake partnership on April 28 enhances AI orchestration over AI Data Cloud.
  • $500M US Army deal drives 50% surge in $1M+ ARR customers.

What critics are saying

  • Pegasystems captures Appian's regulated deals with native AI orchestration in 12 months.
  • ServiceNow's Vancouver hyperautomation displaces Appian in government contracts within 6 months.
  • US DoD cancels Appian's $500M Army extension under CDAO Palantir mandate in 6 months.

What makes Appian unique

  • Appian's AI data fabric synchronizes enterprise data in place without migration.
  • Appian embeds compliance like HIPAA and GDPR directly into regulated workflows.
  • Appian orchestrates AI agents within deterministic processes for mission-critical reliability.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-3%
Yahoo Finance
Mar 3rd, 2026
Appian CFO: AI integration lifts win rates as enterprises automate mission-critical workflows

Appian CFO Serge Tanjga said AI is boosting the company's win rates as enterprises seek to automate mission-critical workflows, speaking at Morgan Stanley's TMT Conference. He emphasised that roughly 80% of Appian's business comes from highly regulated sectors including government, financial services, insurance and healthcare. Tanjga addressed concerns that AI could replace process automation platforms, arguing customers are focused on deploying reliable AI within operational workflows. He cited an insurance company using Appian's DocCenter to process 400,000 documents annually, with plans to expand to 1.2 million documents. The company has shifted its subscription model to include AI-specific tiers, with the advanced tier commanding a 25% price uplift. Appian moved from negative 8% to positive 11% EBITDA margin whilst maintaining flat operating expenses.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 27th, 2026
Abdiel Capital sells $38M in Appian stock as shares fall 25% in 2026

Abdiel Capital Advisors sold 1,075,738 shares of Appian during the fourth quarter of 2025, an estimated $38.32 million transaction based on quarterly average pricing, according to an SEC filing dated 17 February 2026. The firm reduced its stake to 12.4% of reportable assets under management, with the position valued at $8.80 million as of 31 December 2025. Appian shares have declined more than 25% in 2026 and are down roughly 20% over the past year. Despite the reduction, Appian remains a significant holding for Abdiel, which maintains concentrated positions in companies including HCA Healthcare, Global-E Online and Affirm. Appian, a low-code automation platform provider, reported $726.9 million in full-year 2025 revenue, up 18%, and delivered positive GAAP net income of $1.2 million.

GlobeNewswire
Feb 24th, 2026
Appian Corporation to Present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference

Appian corporation to present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Appian (NASDAQ: APPN), today announced that Serge Tanjga, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco, CA. The fireside chat is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:20pm Pacific Time and will be webcast live at the following link: https://cc.webcasts.com/ Replays of the fireside chat will be available for a limited time under the "News and Events" section of the Company's investor relations website at http://investors.appian.com. 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] Media Contact Valerie Verlander Senior Manager, Media Relations North America [email protected]

Yahoo Finance
Feb 19th, 2026
Appian's $1M+ ARR customers surge 50% as AI integration drives 25% price increases

Appian Corporation reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 results, with customers generating over $1 million in annual recurring revenue increasing 50%. The low-code automation platform provider attributed success to its "AI needs process" framework, positioning deterministic workflows as essential for reliable AI deployment in mission-critical environments. The company secured a $500 million enterprise licence agreement with the US Army and saw cloud subscription ARR expansion reach 114%. Management guided for 16% cloud subscription revenue growth in 2026, with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding by approximately one percentage point. Appian announced a $50 million share buyback programme to offset dilution from equity grants. The company plans moderate investment increases in sales hiring and engineering capacity after maintaining flat operating expenses for two years, focusing on its Doc Centre solution for AI-driven document automation.

The Associated Press
Feb 19th, 2026
Appian Q4 cloud subscriptions revenue up 18% to $117M, full year reaches $437.4M

Appian has announced its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results, showing strong cloud subscriptions growth. Cloud subscriptions revenue increased 18% year-over-year to $117 million in Q4 and 19% to $437.4 million for the full year. Total revenue reached $202.9 million in Q4, up 22% year-over-year, and $726.9 million for the full year, up 18%. The company achieved GAAP net income of $1.2 million for the full year 2025, compared to a net loss of $92.3 million in 2024. Non-GAAP net income reached $45.6 million for the full year. For 2026, Appian expects cloud subscriptions revenue between $502 million and $510 million, representing 15% to 17% growth. Total revenue is projected between $801 million and $817 million.