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Lead Software Engineer

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The Lead Software Engineer will enhance software reliability by addressing emergent issues, design and implement features using various technologies, and oversee team performance, ensuring high quality and efficient delivery of enterprise-grade software applications.
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Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.


To be successful in this role, you will:

  • 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. 


Basic Qualifications:

  • 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.

This role is based at our Chennai office in Brigade World Trade Center Chennai. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.  


Tools and Resources 

  • Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. 
  • Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
  • Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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Top Skills

AWS
Gradle
Hibernate
Java
Jdbc
Jenkins
Kafka
Quartz
React
Redux
Spring
Typescript

Appian Corporation Perungudi, Tamil Nadu, IND Office

11th Floor, Tower B, Brigade World Trade Center, Perungudi, Perungudi, India, 5/142

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