Senior Tech Lead (Appian)
About The Position
Serve as a technical expert for BPM / Appian-based applications. Lead end-to-end design, development, and implementation of BPM solutions on the Appian platform. Collaborate with Business Systems Analysts to translate requirements into efficient, scalable workflows. Drive process automation, workflow orchestration, and case management solutions. Partner with Infrastructure and Cloud teams to deploy and scale BPM platforms on AWS. Evaluate and recommend Appian/BPM solutions aligned with DTCC standards and architecture. Optimize application and workflow performance to reduce latency and eliminate bottlenecks. Leverage AI-assisted tools (AWS Kiro, Amazon Q, Microsoft Copilot) for development, automation, and documentation. Ensure seamless integration with enterprise systems, APIs, and event-driven architectures. Provide technical leadership across development, testing, deployment, and production support. Lead UI/UX design for BPM applications, ensuring intuitive, responsive, and consistent user experiences. Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG), usability guidelines, and DTCC design standards. Align BPM solutions with risk, control, and governance frameworks. Promote best practices in CI/CD, DevOps, and Appian deployment strategies.
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of experience in Java/J2EE and BPM platforms
- Strong expertise in Appian (process modeling, SAIL, integrations, and Appian objects)
- Proven experience designing enterprise BPM workflows, case management, and automation solutions
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and REST API integrations
- Experience integrating with databases and enterprise platforms (e.g., Oracle, Snowflake)
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Maven
- Hands-on experience with AI developer tools (AWS Kiro, Amazon Q, Microsoft Copilot)
- Strong understanding of workflow optimization, automation, and business rule implementation
- Experience working in Agile development environments
- Strong UI/UX design and workflow architecture experience, including usability and responsive design
- Experience with testing frameworks and automation strategies
- Solid understanding of design patterns, data structures, and scalable system architecture
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience delivering BPM solutions in financial services or other regulated industries
- Appian certification (Level 2 or Lead Developer)
- Experience with cloud-native BPM deployments and AWS architecture
- Exposure to AI/ML-driven workflow automation and intelligent process automation
- Experience defining enterprise UI standards and design systems
- Certifications in AWS, Appian, or enterprise architecture
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical expert for BPM / Appian-based applications
- Lead end-to-end design, development, and implementation of BPM solutions on the Appian platform
- Collaborate with Business Systems Analysts to translate requirements into efficient, scalable workflows
- Drive process automation, workflow orchestration, and case management solutions
- Partner with Infrastructure and Cloud teams to deploy and scale BPM platforms on AWS
- Evaluate and recommend Appian/BPM solutions aligned with DTCC standards and architecture
- Optimize application and workflow performance to reduce latency and eliminate bottlenecks
- Leverage AI-assisted tools (AWS Kiro, Amazon Q, Microsoft Copilot) for development, automation, and documentation
- Ensure seamless integration with enterprise systems, APIs, and event-driven architectures
- Provide technical leadership across development, testing, deployment, and production support
- Lead UI/UX design for BPM applications, ensuring intuitive, responsive, and consistent user experiences
- Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG), usability guidelines, and DTCC design standards
- Align BPM solutions with risk, control, and governance frameworks
- Promote best practices in CI/CD, DevOps, and Appian deployment strategies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
