Lead Solution Engineer

Appian Graphics Corp.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in the United Kingdom seeks a Premier Solution Engineer. This role focuses on customer management and collaboration across departments, requiring exceptional communication skills and technical aptitude. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields along with fluent English and Spanish. The company offers extensive growth and development opportunities, emphasizing personal and professional growth within a supportive community.

Benefits

Growth and development opportunities

Leadership programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee-led affinity groups

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a software customer service role.
• Exceptional communication, customer service and presentation skills.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the account success team.
• Provide technical expertise to customers.
• Support the platform experience for assigned customers.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Technical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Google Compute Engine

Microsoft Azure

MySQL

Oracle

SQL Server

MariaDB

Tomcat

Apache

IIS

Job description

Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

Here at Appian, we’re passionate about technology. We love making it, and we love using it. Joining Appian Engineering will provide you with the opportunity to learn in an environment that values cross‑functional collaboration and is committed to personal and professional growth. We want to revolutionize the way people work, and in doing so, we develop the Appian platform to be simple so our customers can thrive.

The Appian Solution Engineering team provides technical expertise to our customers around the globe, touching every layer of the Appian platform. From data analysis to creative problem solving, our Solution Engineers tackle the most challenging technical problems encountered by Appian customers and partners.

We are looking for a Premier Solution Engineer with superb customer management skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments. The Premier Solution Engineer will work as a member of the overall account success team, focusing on the platform support experience for their assigned customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a software customer service role.
• Exceptional communication, customer service and presentation skills.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Fluent English and Spanish written and verbal skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and talent for identifying creative solutions.
• Basic knowledge of IaaS (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Compute Engine, Microsoft Azure).
• Basic knowledge of Web and Application Servers (e.g., Tomcat, Apache, IIS).
• Knowledge of RDBMS platforms (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MariaDB).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or similar work experience.

Tools and Resources

We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Our community and strong and growing! Our affinity groups are a great place to start connecting with peers from all across the globe.

Appian offers a wide variety of growth and development opportunities such as: our in‑house Appian MBA program for new managers, Appian University which is a full library of over 3,000 LinkedIn Learning and Udemy courses, Presentation Skills training, and tuition reimbursement for those seeking to further their education.

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]

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

How to Apply

Interested in this position? Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application portal.