Appian Developer

Company Description WNS Holdings Limited NYSE WNS is a leading Business Process Management BPM company We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative digital-led transformational solutions with clients across 10 industries We enable businesses in Travel Insurance Banking and Financial Services Manufacturing Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods Shipping and Logistics Healthcare and Utilities to re-imagine their digital future and transform their outcomes with operational excellence We deliver an entire spectrum of BPM services in finance and accounting procurement customer interaction services and human resources leveraging collaborative models that are tailored to address the unique business challenges of each client We co-create and execute the future vision of 400 clients with the help of our 44 000 employees Band B- Lead Developer As a Lead Developer you will spearhead initiatives to optimize and expand our use of the Appian platform across various business functions this leadership role demands a deep understanding of Appian s platform capabilities strategic vision and the ability to translate complex business requirements into efficient technical solutions You will lead a team of developers and collaborate closely with business stakeholders to drive innovation and operational excellence Role and Responsibilities The Roles Responsibilities of a Lead Developer include Build and oversee the design development and implementation of projects in Appian Requirement gathering and analysis Build robust Integrations with other peripheral systems middleware application Build and Design Data Models Defining architectural development standards for the project in adherence to Appian and WNS-Vuram best practices Performing frequent code reviews ensuring quality of the overall delivery Conduct sophisticated troubleshooting and problem-solving across the Appian platform Direct and mentor a team of Appian developers and analysts fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth Manage key stakeholder relationships translating complex business needs into technical specifications and ensuring alignment with business objectives Drive innovation in Appian leveraging new technologies and methodologies to enhance service delivery Hands-on on Appian key capabilities like process modelling user interface expressions plugin analysis sites embedded Appian portals records data fabric SSO LADP Admin Console Logs etc Proficient on database concepts like stored procedures views materialized views triggers explain statement etc Estimate projects based on high level requirements RFP Build applications with performance optimization guidelines especially for high volume usage applications Build demos PoCs PoVs for customer stakeholders and internal team on need basis Build high-level technical specifications for the solutions Manage Appian upgrade process ensuring compatibility and minimal disruption Lead User Acceptance Testing with business users BA Ability to perform Application deployments Oversee infrastructure set up in case of On-Premises projects Working with the on-shore or off-shore team during the development phase Working knowledge of Networks and OS platforms Windows Linux Knowledge of agile development methodologies Running all major sprint ceremonies Minimum Requirements Degree in Computer Science MIS IT or other related fields 6 Years of Total experience 4-5 years of experience in the development of enterprise-level web applications using Appian At least 1-2 years of experience in leading a team of developers Experience in developing on J2EE platforms Net platforms RDBMS platforms Oracle MySQL SQL Server Good logical and analytical reasoning ability Good team player Fluent English communication and social skills to interact with a global customer base Flexibility to travel Preferred Competency Requirements Knowledge of GenAI AI RPA IDP DevOps Process Mining tools and technologies will be an added advantage Working knowledge of Networks and OS platforms Windows Linux Knowledge of agile development methodologies Appian Senior Lead Developer Certification Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead by example in developing solutions and managing teams Band C Technical Architect Sr Technical Architect Experience Level 10 to 20 years Appian Architect - The Appian Architect is responsible for leading the design and implementation of enterprise-wide Appian solutions This role requires a deep understanding of the Appian platform including its core capabilities data fabric Appian AI RPA etc The architect will work closely with key business stakeholders IT teams and Appian developers to ensure that the Appian implementations align with business goals and IT standards enhancing operational efficiencies and delivering exceptional value Roles and Responsibilities Strategic Planning and Consultation o Serve as the primary Appian strategy advisor to business and IT leadership o Assess business requirements and translate them into effective Appian solutions o Lead architectural discussions influencing decisions regarding Appian implementations o Evangelize the usage of reusable frameworks and artifacts create knowledge certification artifacts and evaluation criteria guide Design and Implementation o Design scalable and sustainable Appian architectures including integration with other enterprise systems o Oversee the development and customization of Appian applications using Appian designer and other development tools o Experience of performance compliant design sustainable and solution architecture o Leverage modern technologies such as cloud capabilities from various platforms to build efficient solutions o Implements features using native Appian s out of the box capabilities and plugins third party components Governance and Best Practices o Develop and enforce Appian best practices and governance frameworks o Ensure solutions are built for performance reliability and scalability o Manage the Appian platform upgrade process ensuring compatibility and minimal disruption Collaboration and Leadership o Lead cross-functional teams in the design development and deployment of Appian solutions o Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders developers and IT operations teams o Mentor and develop team members enhancing their Appian capabilities Continuous Improvement o Stay abreast of Appian product updates industry trends and emerging technologies o Recommend and implement improvements to existing Appian solutions o Drive innovation by exploring new Appian modules and capabilities like Appian AI Email Classification Document Classification and Extraction Prompt Builder GenAI Capabilities via Plugins Skills and Qualifications Technical Expertise o Extensive experience with Appian s core platform and development tools o Proficiency in integration technologies REST SOAP JWT o Knowledge on Cloud platforms like AWS Azure services and integrations is an added advantage o Proven experience with key technologies relevent to the Appian o integration solution including SSO SAML SSL LDAP JDBC ODBC REST etc o Excellent knowledge of Enterprise Security and Architecture middleware and discovery technologies database design schemas and data modeling o Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills o Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Architectural Acumen o Strong ability to design scalable high-performing Appian architectures o Experience with Appian application customization and configuration Experience Educational Background o A bachelor s or master s degree in computer science Information Technology or related field o Required certifications Appian Senior or Lead Developer Certification o At least 5 years of experience in designing developing and architecting via Appian platform Must have played architect role in end-to-end execution of 3-4 Appian projects o Exposure to scalable design patterns using Java J2EE Micro services-based architecture Other Preferred Skills o Previous leadership role in an IT focused consulting services company o Project Management experience o Strong understanding of User Experience UX concepts as it relates to applications o Certified in agile framework and associated scrum methodology o Low Code No Code Development experience in other technologies like Mendix Out Systems etc Qualifications Any graduate Additional Information NA