Full-Time
Lead Software Engineer
Posted on 2/23/2026
Appian
1,001-5,000 employees
Low-code automation platform for BPM/RPA
No salary listed
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
In Person
On-site role; must be in Chennai office 5 days a week.
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- 10+ years experience building and delivering enterprise grade software applications
- Leverage knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to write software in a full-stack Java & web technology
- Experience in CI/CD in Cloud environments, like AWS and continuous integration systems, like Jenkins
- Utilize both object-oriented and functional programming approaches in different technologies to implement features effectively
- Respond to and resolve emergent problems; write software and build automation to prevent problem recurrence
- 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
- Effectively communicate technical designs verbally and/or in writing for small to medium sized technical audiences.
- You thrive on solving labyrinthine problems within large, high-performance, real-time, distributed data systems
- Lead Software Engineer role on the Appian platform to ensure Appian is fast, scalable and capable of handling customer configurations
- You will be solving problems of scale and flexibility that most engineers never see
- Build a product capable of serving customers in ways you never imagined
- Scope extends from high-performance data layer to cross-platform user interface to design tools used to create it
- Be a strong contributor to team feature breakdowns/sizing and design of new feature implementations
- Effectively communicate technical designs verbally and/or in writing for small to medium sized technical audiences
- Thrive on solving labyrinthine problems within large, high-performance, real-time, distributed data systems
- Location-based requirement: based at Chennai office in Brigade World Trade Center Chennai and expected to be in the office 5 days a week
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
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI pricing tiers can lift average contract value by 25%.
- Snowflake partnership expands Appian's AI orchestration reach across enterprise data.
- Regulated customers like insurers and governments need Appian's governed workflow automation.
What critics are saying
- Microsoft and Salesforce bundle competing automation into broader enterprise suites.
- Eighty percent regulated-sector concentration exposes Appian to budget delays and procurement freezes.
- AI add-on pricing invites resistance if customers view the uplift as optional.
What makes Appian unique
- Appian unifies process automation, RPA, AI, and data fabric in one platform.
- It targets regulated enterprises and governments needing secure, compliant mission-critical workflows.
- Its 25-year history and reliability narrative reinforce trust in complex deployments.
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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
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↓ -1%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.
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.
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]
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.
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.