Senior Software Engineer (Data Fabric) at Appian Corporation

McLean, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Web Technologies, Gradle, JDBC, Hibernate, Spring, Kafka, Quartz, Typescript, Redux, React, Object-Oriented Programming, Functional Programming, Software Development, Code Reviews, Automation

Industry

Software Development

Description

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. As a Senior Software Engineer working in the Data Fabric Group, your mission will be to ensure Appian is always fast, scalable and up to whatever tasks our customers configure it to do. You will be solving problems of scale and flexibility that most engineers never see, building a product capable of serving our customers in ways you never imagined. Your scope extends from the high-performance data layer to the cross-platform user interface to the design tools used to create it. This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian. Responsibilities: Leverage knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to write software in a full-stack Java & web technology environment, including but not limited to Gradle, JDBC, Hibernate, Spring, Kafka, Quartz, Typescript, Redux and React. Utilize both object-oriented as well as functional programming approaches in different technologies to implement features effectively. Leverage relevant software development experience to radiate best practices and faster development. Manage availability, latency, scalability and efficiency of the product by designing reliability into software and systems. Troubleshoot, investigate and diagnose incidents using a combination of tracing, alerting and log analysis. Contribute to software performance analysis and system tuning Be a strong contributor to team feature breakdowns/sizing and design of new feature implementations. Have a high degree of personal responsibility for the overall performance of the team, including capabilities, quality, stability and velocity. Perform code reviews which provide feedback not only on code quality, but on design and implementation. Build automation to prevent problem recurrence with tools such as JUnit, Spock, Jest, Jaeger, and/or Locust. Seek to identify opportunities for code refactoring and performance optimizations on a regular basis and champion these efforts within the team. Share advanced knowledge regularly on a team and occasionally with others in the department; build a reputation as a key resource in those areas. Effectively communicate technical designs verbally and/or in writing for small to medium sized technical audiences. Contribute to Appian's long-term documentation through publishing relevant, high-quality content to Engineering's technical documentation site Preferred Experience Level: MS in Computer Science or related field/degree and 1+ years of relevant experience, or a BS and 3+ years of relevant experience; Experience in a high-volume or critical production service environment; Fluency in Java or C# Education: B.S. in Computer Science or related field/degree 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. About Appian Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN] Follow Appian: LinkedIn. Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice

Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will ensure Appian is fast and scalable, solving complex problems related to data and user interfaces. You will manage product availability and efficiency while contributing to software performance analysis and system tuning.