Appian developer

We are looking for a seasoned Appian Lead to design, lead, and deliver enterprise-grade business process management solutions using the Appian BPM platform. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving solution architecture, technical leadership, sprint planning, and mentoring of Appian developers.This role requires deep Appian expertise, strong hands-on development skills, and proven experience leading Agile teams through the full software development lifecycle — from design and development to deployment and post-production support.Key Responsibilities :Technical Leadership & Architecture- Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex Appian BPM applications.- Define and enforce Appian best practices, coding standards, and architecture patterns.- Conduct solution design reviews and provide guidance on scalability, reusability, and performance optimization.- Collaborate with enterprise architects to integrate Appian applications with external systems via REST APIs, SOAP, databases, and third-party services.- Review and validate all Appian objects, ensuring maintainable, secure, and efficient code.- Oversee version control, deployment pipelines, and environment management (Dev, Test, UAT, Prod).Agile Delivery & Team Management- Lead an Agile delivery team through sprint planning, grooming, estimation, demos, and retrospectives.- Manage and prioritize the product backlog in collaboration with product owners and business analysts.- Guide developers in story refinement, acceptance criteria definition, and technical implementation.- Coordinate with QA, Dev Ops, and production support teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.- Participate in daily standups, cross-functional meetings, and client interactions to drive project success.Development & Quality Assurance- Design and develop advanced SAIL interfaces, process models, records, reports, and custom integrations.- Conduct code reviews, peer mentoring, and ensure adherence to CI/CD and SDLC processes.- Support QA and UAT efforts through regression testing, debugging, and root cause analysis.- Continuously identify opportunities for process optimization, performance improvement, and bug resolution.Outcomes & Deliverables- High-quality, scalable Appian applications delivered across multiple sprints.- Fully documented application architecture, deployment guides, and support runbooks.- Well-maintained Agile artifacts in JIRA or equivalent tools.- Improved code quality, reduced defects, and consistent adherence to Appian best practices.- Continuous mentorship and upskilling of junior Appian developers.Required Skills & Qualifications :- 7–12 years of total IT experience with 5+ years in Appian BPM development and design.- Strong expertise in Appian 21.x or later, including SAIL, Process Modeler, Records, Reports, and Integrations.- In-depth understanding of Appian architecture, object design, environment setup, and deployment pipelines.- Proficiency in REST/SOAP integrations, RDBMS (SQL/PL-SQL), and Appian plug-ins.- Hands-on experience with Appian Dev Ops tools (Jenkins, Git, Automated Deployment Manager).- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as JIRA or Azure Dev Ops.- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and fix complex issues quickly.- Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of managing onshore/offshore teams.Desired Skills :- Appian Certified Senior Developer or Appian Certified Lead Developer.- Experience integrating Appian with enterprise systems like Salesforce, SAP, or Service Now.- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Appian Cloud, and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).- Exposure to AWS or Azure environments.- Familiarity with ITIL and change management processes.