Senior Appian Developer

JOB SUMMARY:This position will be responsible for developing Appian environment(s), leading a team of Developers, and ensuring best practice is followed within the environment. This position must manage and maintain the health of the environment and should take proactive measures to ensure proper performance. This role requires collaboration, mentorship, and a willingness to work in a strong team setting to accomplish common goals. Development of the application is fast-paced and complex, so this position must leverage a deep understanding of the Appian platform to implement robust, well-performing solutions to the business with a mix of production fixes and net-new enhancements.Reporting Relationships:This position reports directly to the Manager, Product and Software and works collaboratively with many constituents within the department and across the organization.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel- Lead the architecture and design of Appian solutions and related systems- Develop custom Appian solutions based on business requirements- Integrate Appian with other business systems as required using modern API and integration solutions- Utilize the Appian AppMarket to recommend pre-built plug-ins and implement them when needed- Design Appian architecture and dependencies for optimal performance- Plan and strategize for Appian platform upgrades and how to incorporate new features into existing processes- Document workflows and integration points post-project- Complete code/peer review for other developers- Identify performance improvement initiatives and execute on those recommendations- Follow Scrum development methodologies closely- Work with various team members to analyze requirements and translate those into Appian solutions- Follow best practices for Appian platform development- Prepare for and perform deployments and upgrades- Perform automated regression and unit testing prior to release; report on findings- Work with QA team to develop test cases- Demonstrate newly-developed solutions to the business- Mentor a team of Appian Developers (onshore and offshore) working within the Appian environment- Write custom sql queries against the database to perform analysis/troubleshooting and retrieve audit data as needed- Proactively identify and communicate issues, risks, progress to business and IT stakeholders, providing options and next steps.QUALIFICATIONS:- Minimum of 7 years’ experience developing in Appian- Hands-on experience in Appian with in-depth knowledge on Process Models, SAIL Interfaces, Web APIs, Integration SDK, Sites, Process Model as a Service, Admin Console, Document Management, and Integration Smart Services- Knowledge of webservices and integration- Knowledge of SDLC and ability to participate in all phases- Experience working on Agile Scrum projects- Experience or working knowledge of the following technologies:- Understanding of development languages and integration technologies- Relational databases management systems, data modeling, database design and SQL (interaction with the php MyAdmin MySQL database)- Strong problem solving and design skills with Appian-specific BPM developmentMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:- BA/BS or combination of industry certifications and equivalent related work experience of 7 years or more- Strong technical knowledge- Direct experience developing withing the Appian environment- Good understanding of project and time management principles- Passionate about technology and creating business efficiencies