Lead Software Engineer - Java

As a Lead Software Engineer working on the Appian platform, your mission will be to ensure Appian is always fast, scalable and up to whatever tasks our customers configure it to do. You will be solving problems of scale and flexibility that most engineers never see, building a product capable of serving our customers in ways you never imagined. Your scope extends from the high-performance data layer to the cross-platform user interface to the design tools used to create it.

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.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.