Senior Software Engineer
India·ChennaiseniorQuick Summary
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.
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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Architect and construct high-performance, resilient platform features, robust APIs, and shared frameworks to power mission-critical operations.
- →Execute technical spikes to clear architectural runways, ensuring system stability, modularity, and seamless long-term scalability.
- →Elevate engineering standards by leading rigorous code reviews, driving proactive refactoring, and optimizing low-latency performance.
- →Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering engineering excellence and operational accountability.
- →Eliminate developer friction by designing automated workflows and self-service platform tools that maximize developer velocity.
- →Author comprehensive design documents and system guides to maintain strong architectural alignment across multi-functional engineering teams.
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of software engineering experience focusing on Platform Engineering, Enterprise Software Design, or Developer Enablement.
- Deep hands-on proficiency in core backend languages including Java, Python, or Go.
- Demonstrated background in Distributed Systems, Microservices, modular design, and high-throughput API Development.
- Robust troubleshooting and observability skills utilizing industry-standard Telemetry, Logging, and Monitoring tools.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK, along with modern CI/CD pipelines.
- Expertise with AWS Cloud Services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security), alongside Docker, Kubernetes, or EKS.
- Exposure to GitOps workflows, Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), or Cloud Cost Optimization strategies.
- Knowledge of enterprise security frameworks, including SOC2 or FedRAMP.
- We value your experience within enterprise ecosystems like Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate exceptionally well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.
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.
What We Offer
~2 min readAppian 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.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. 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 more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. 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 ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- August 18, 2026
- First seen
- August 18, 2026
- Last seen
- August 18, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 61%
- Scored at
- August 18, 2026
Signal breakdown
Appian Corporation is an American cloud computing and enterprise software company that specializes in low-code automation solutions, enabling organizations to rapidly develop applications and workflows.
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