Senior Software Engineer
Appian Corporation
Posted about 8 hours ago
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.
Location: Chennai, India
Department: Engineering (Platform Engineering Team)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Are you eager to merge your passion for cloud-native infrastructure with your expertise in building scalable and reliable platforms?
As a Senior Software Engineer (SSE) on the Platform Engineering team, you will be instrumental in the design and development of core platform components that drive our enterprise automation ecosystem. Collaborating closely with architects and lead engineers, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and efficient platform solutions. Located in our Chennai tech hub, you will work alongside global teams to create self-service infrastructure, enhance developer velocity, and support extensive enterprise workloads at scale.
Key Responsibilities
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Platform Design & Development: Design and develop platform features with a stringent focus on scalability, reliability, and reusability.
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Core Capabilities Implementation: Contribute to the implementation of essential platform capabilities, including:
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Self-service infrastructure
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Deployment automation
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Service configuration systems
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Architectural Collaboration: Partner with Lead Engineers and Architects to translate high-level designs into functional solutions, providing valuable feedback on feasibility and trade-offs.
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Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code in accordance with engineering best practices. Engage in code reviews and integrate feedback to continually elevate team standards.
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Production Support & Reliability: Diagnose production issues, contribute to root cause analysis (RCA), and assist in identifying and mitigating technical debt.
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Observability & Productivity: Enhance observability, monitoring, and alerting systems while contributing to automation initiatives that boost overall team productivity and developer experience.
Qualifications & Skills
Education
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Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
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.
Benefits
Appian 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 process automation technology. 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 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
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