Staff Software Engineer - Application

About the position

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Appian Developer to join our Software Engineering team. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing applications using the Appian platform. This position requires proficiency in Appian, a strong understanding of modern software design, and the ability to lead and collaborate on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable Appian applications leveraging best practices in Appian low-code development, reusable components, and effective UI/UX design.
• Architect solutions that optimize performance, maintainability, and scalability, considering high availability and fault tolerance.
• Define and enforce coding standards, modular design, and performance tuning techniques within the Appian environment.
• Develop and implement integrations between Appian applications and external enterprise systems using RESTful APIs, SOAP, JDBC, RPA, Kafka, and other messaging services.
• Configure and maintain Appian Connected Systems, Web APIs, and integration objects to enable smooth data exchange with third-party applications such as EHRs, CRMs, ERP systems, and legacy databases.
• Troubleshoot and optimize integration points for performance, security, and reliability.
• Apply Appian best practices for application design, including record-centric development, Appian UX patterns, process modeling, and smart services.
• Implement and maintain Appian object versioning, application packaging, and deployment strategies for DevOps efficiency.
• Stay updated with Appian product releases and features to ensure best-in-class application performance.
• Support CI/CD pipelines for Appian deployments using tools such as Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps.
• Automate testing, monitoring, and security compliance for Appian applications in SaaS, on-prem, or hybrid environments.
• Work closely with cloud and infrastructure teams to optimize application deployment strategies.
• Ensure applications meet enterprise security requirements, including RBAC, OAuth 2.0, SAML, and Appian Security best practices.
• Implement data encryption strategies, access controls, and secure authentication mechanisms within Appian applications.
• Collaborate with security teams to conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Engage with business analysts, solution architects, and technical teams to translate business requirements into scalable Appian applications.
• Present technical solutions, lead discussions, and provide recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work in a collaborative environment to ensure alignment between business goals and technical implementation.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in Appian integrations (REST, SOAP, databases, third-party services, etc.).
• Proficiency in Appian Records, Interfaces, Process Models, SAIL Components, AI Skills, and Smart Services.
• Experience designing scalable, modular, and high-performance applications in Appian.
• Hands-on experience with Appian DevOps, automated deployments, and CI/CD tools.
• Solid knowledge of enterprise security standards, including RBAC, SAML, OAuth 2.0, and data encryption.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, Appian SaaS, and self-managed deployments.
• Experience working with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).
• Experience with building web-based applications with accessibility in mind (WCAG).
• Experience in Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Excellent skills in responsive design and cross-browser implementation.
• Knowledge and/or experience with design system tools such as Figma.
• Knowledge and experience with deployment automation and cloud environments.

Nice-to-haves

• Appian Certification as Senior Developer or Lead Developer preferred.

Benefits

• International travel may be required to support ICANN-related meetings as requested for trips lasting 7-10 days, approximately three times per year, likely on different continents.
• Comfort level with an international work environment that requires availability at times outside normal business hours.
• Work is performed in a normal office environment with limited privacy and some exposure to background noise.
• Work location is Los Angeles or remote.