Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

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Appian

Appian

1,001-5,000 employees

Low-code automation platform for businesses

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Mid, Senior

McLean, VA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
React.js
Redux.js
Data Structures & Algorithms
JUnit
Jest
Apache Kafka
Java
Gradle
TypeScript
C#
Spring
Hibernate
Requirements
  • Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
  • Proficiency in Java and web technologies (including but not limited to Gradle, JDBC, Hibernate, Spring, Kafka, Quartz, Typescript, Redux, and React)
  • Experience in a high-volume or critical production service environment
  • Fluency in Java or C#
  • B.S. in Computer Science or related field/degree
Responsibilities
  • Leverage knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to write software in a full-stack Java & web technology environment
  • Utilize both object-oriented as well as functional programming approaches in different technologies to implement features effectively
  • Manage availability, latency, scalability and efficiency of the product by designing reliability into software and systems
  • Troubleshoot, investigate and diagnose incidents using a combination of tracing, alerting and log analysis
  • Contribute to software performance analysis and system tuning
  • Be a strong contributor to team feature breakdowns/sizing and design of new feature implementations
  • Perform code reviews which provide feedback not only on code quality, but on design and implementation
  • Build automation to prevent problem recurrence with tools such as JUnit, Spock, Jest, Jaeger, and/or Locust
  • Seek to identify opportunities for code refactoring and performance optimizations on a regular basis and champion these efforts within the team
  • Share advanced knowledge regularly on a team and occasionally with others in the department; build a reputation as a key resource in those areas
  • Effectively communicate technical designs verbally and/or in writing for small to medium sized technical audiences
  • Contribute to Appian's long-term documentation through publishing relevant, high-quality content to Engineering's technical documentation site
Desired Qualifications
  • MS in Computer Science or related field/degree and 1+ years of relevant experience, or a BS and 3+ years of relevant experience

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

1%

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