Lead Application Engineer - Appian

Roboyo; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Career development & coaching

Positive work atmosphere

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Roboyo in Brisbane seeks a Lead Application Engineer to own the technical delivery of Appian development workstreams across a distributed global delivery environment. You will drive the technical execution of our low-code strategy, provide leadership on Appian solutions, and mentor a high-performing team of engineers.

Responsibilities include leading design and implementation of Appian, owning technical architecture, partnering with stakeholders, and promoting best practices across Appian and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in application development, including 5+ years of hands-on Appian solutions and applications.
• Strong expertise in Appian development, including SAIL, process models, records, integrations (REST/SOAP), data modeling, security, and deployment.
• Experience leading technical teams in a fast-paced delivery environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Agile and distributed global delivery environments.
• Fluency in English.
• Appian Senior Developer, Lead Developer, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Appian, ensuring alignment with business requirements, architectural standards, and best practices.
• Own the technical architecture of complex enterprise applications, driving integration strategies and ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Partner with business stakeholders to analyze complex business challenges, define solution approaches, and oversee delivery throughout the full application lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring the successful delivery of client-focused solutions.
• Mentor and develop engineers through coaching, knowledge sharing, code reviews, and technical leadership.
• Establish and promote best practices, development standards, and governance frameworks across Appian and low-code engagements.
• Stay current with industry trends and Appian platform capabilities to enhance service offerings.
• Lead technical discovery, research, and solution assessments contributing to proposals and client recommendations.

Skills

Appian development

Leadership

Agile delivery

Client engagement

English fluency

Tools

Appian

Job description

RoboyoAIis a category shaper in Applied AI and Agentic Automation. We help leading enterprises move from automation projects and AI experiments into governed, production-grade systems that execute real work across workflows, processes,productsand services.

Our heritage is in scaled enterprise automation; our future isApplied AI andAgenticAutomation: autonomous agents, AI engineering squads, process orchestration, data and knowledge foundations, and human-in-the-loop governance embedded deeply into how our clientsoperate.

We are not here to sell AI theatre. We are here to turn AI intoworking systems, measurableoutcomesand repeatable transformation programs.

Location: Brisbane

RoboyoAIis a category shaper in Applied AI and Agentic Automation. We help leading enterprises move from automation projects and AI experiments into governed, production-grade systems that execute real work across workflows, processes,productsand services.

Our heritage is in scaled enterprise automation; our future isApplied AI andAgenticAutomation: autonomous agents, AI engineering squads, process orchestration, data and knowledge foundations, and human-in-the-loop governance embedded deeply into how our clientsoperate.

We are not here to sell AI theatre. We are here to turn AI intoworking systems, measurableoutcomesand repeatable transformation programs.

Lead Application Engineer ( m/w/d)

Location: Brisbane

WHY ROBOYO?

Roboyooperates at the forefront of the global AI & Agentic Automation adoption curve. Our competitive advantage lies in our heritage: wedon’tjust implement technology; we understand, decompose, and automate complex business processes. Our vision for AI & Agentic services is to be the global partner that helps enterprises industrialize AI & Agentic Automation across core business functions, so AI agents execute work invisibly in workflows and deliver measurable outcomes.

As enterprises look to integrate AI, they turn to us, their trusted partners in process automation, to identify the smartest path forward. We cut through the hype to implement the “best fit" technology for measurable impact. Joining us means working with major US clients, guiding them through their AI transformation, and turning potential into performance.

About the role

We‒re looking for a Lead Application Engineer to own the technical delivery of Appian application development workstreams — from solution design and application development through testing and deployment — working with international clients across a distributed, global delivery environment. You will drive the technical execution of our low-code application strategy, provide technical leadership on Appian solutions, and mentor a high-performing team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Appian, ensuring alignment with business requirements, architectural standards, and best practices
• Own the technical architecture of complex enterprise applications, driving integration strategies and ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions
• Partner with business stakeholders to analyze complex business challenges, define solution approaches, and oversee delivery throughout the full application lifecycle
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring the successful delivery of client-focused solutions
• Mentor and develop engineers through coaching, knowledge sharing, code reviews, and technical leadership, helping to build a high-performing delivery team
• Establish and promote best practices, development standards, and governance frameworks acrossAppian and low-code application delivery engagements.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and Appian platform capabilities, continuously enhancing service offerings and delivery methodologies.
• Lead technical discovery, research, and solution assessments, contributing to proposals, estimates, client recommendations, and strategic deliverables.

Must Have Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in application development, including 5+ years of hands-on experience with Appian solutions and applications
• Strong expertise in Appian development, including SAIL, process models, records, integrations (REST/SOAP), data modeling, security, and application deployment
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex enterprise-scale applications and integrations
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring developers in a fast-paced delivery environment
• Strong understanding of software architecture, application lifecycle management, and Appian development best practices
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions
• Experience working directly with clients and stakeholders, providing technical leadership and trusted advisory support
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in Agile and distributed global delivery environments
• Fluency in English
• Appian Senior Developer, Lead Developer, or equivalent certification preferred

Nice to have qualifications

• Classical programming and scripting experience with IT solutions, preferably with .NET, C#, VBA, or Java
• Knowledge and experience with other low-code platforms (e.g.Mendix,Outsystems, Bizagi optional)
• Willingness and ability to travel as required

Benefits to ensure your work-life balance at Roboyo :

• An exciting and positive atmosphere, where you are valued
• Recognition and reward for individual as well as team achievements
• A competitive compensation package
• Tailored development plan with career coaching

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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