Appian Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Appian Engineer to join a cross-functional delivery team. In this role, you will design, build and maintain Appian-based workflow and process automation solutions for clients in the Financial Services sector, with a primary focus on superannuation and managed services clients.

You will work within cross-functional delivery squads alongside consultants, architects, QA engineers and infrastructure teams to deliver high-quality Appian solutions that meet client requirements, platform standards and quality expectations.

This is a hands-on development role for someone who takes pride in their craft, is comfortable working in a managed services and project delivery environment, and is ready to embed AI-first thinking into how they work.

• →Design, develop and deliver Appian solutions including process models, SAIL interfaces, records, reports, sites, decisions and expressions, following platform standards and best practices for performance, scalability, security and maintainability.
• →Build and maintain integrations between Appian and external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, connected systems, web services and database integrations alongside data models, CDTs and smart services to support workflow and business process automation.
• →Conduct unit testing, debugging and performance tuning, produce technical documentation, support UAT, production deployments, and release coordination.
• →Work closely with Application Consultants and business analysts to translate functional requirements into technical designs, including correspondence and document generation solutions and integration with SmartCOMM and other correspondence tooling where applicable.
• →Translate business process requirements into well-structured Appian workflow solutions that automate, streamline and improve operational processes for clients.
• →Identify opportunities to automate and streamline existing workflows, reducing manual effort and improving client outcomes.
• →Apply AI-assisted tools and AI-first thinking; stay current with Appian platform capabilities including Appian AI, RPA and emerging low-code capabilities.
• →Develop in accordance with engineering standards, participate in code and design reviews, and apply Financial Services regulatory requirements relevant to client environments.
• →Contribute to the development and improvement of Appian engineering standards, patterns and reusable components.
• →Engage with client stakeholders, contribute to Agile ceremonies, support junior developers, and provide production support including diagnosis and issue resolution.

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years hands-on Appian development with demonstrable production delivery — this is a must.
• Appian Developer certification (Associate or higher) or equivalent demonstrated practical experience.
• Strong proficiency in core Appian components: SAIL, Process Models, Records, Reports, Sites, Decisions, Expressions, and Custom Data Types.
• Experience building REST/SOAP API integrations, connected systems, and web services.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, and .NET-based languages.
• Solid SQL and relational database skills, including data modelling and query optimisation.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Appian Senior Developer or Lead Developer certification.
• Experience with Appian RPA, Appian AI features or SmartCOMM/other correspondence platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment tooling (GitHub, Bamboo, Jenkins), cloud platforms (Azure or AWS), and AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience supporting or operating Appian applications in a managed services environment.
• Exposure to superannuation, financial services, or similarly regulated industry environments.