Senior Software Engineer

Appian; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Appian is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Platform Engineering & AI-Powered Process Automation. You will architect and build high-performance platform services, developer tooling, and reusable frameworks that scale globally.

The role focuses on delivering APIs, automated workflows, and robust enterprise-grade orchestration across distributed systems. You’ll lead architectural initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive standards to reduce friction and improve velocity across multi-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of software engineering focusing on Platform Engineering, Enterprise Software Design, or Developer Enablement.
• Strong backend experience with Java, Python, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Architect high-performance, resilient platform features and APIs.
• Lead architectural runways via spikes for stability and scalability.
• Elevate engineering standards through code reviews and refactoring.
• Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Design automated workflows and self-service tools to increase velocity.
• Create design documents and system guides for cross-team alignment.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

Distributed Systems

Microservices

APIs

Telemetry

Logging

Monitoring

Code Reviews

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Docker

Kubernetes

EKS

GitOps

CI/CD

Job 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.

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.

Software Engineer (Senior) – Platform Engineering & AI-Powered Process Automation

Architect the foundational systems powering the next generation of global software execution. In this role, you will build high-performance, reusable platform services and modern developer tooling that directly elevate developer velocity and scale enterprise software globally.

About the Team

The Platform Engineering, Foundations & Enablement team builds the bedrock of Appian’s technical ecosystem. By delivering resilient shared services, automated developer tooling, and core frameworks, this team enables engineering organizations to build scalable enterprise solutions and accelerates Appian’s growth in the AI-Powered Process Automation market.

The Opportunity

Top-tier engineers join Appian to tackle deep distributed systems challenges at massive enterprise scale. This role gives you direct ownership over the core platform architecture and internal developer tools that power critical workflows worldwide. If you want to eliminate engineering friction, set architecture standards, and shape high-concurrency systems using cutting-edge enterprise tech, this opportunity offers high visibility and immediate technical influence.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and construct high-performance, resilient platform features, robust APIs, and shared frameworks to power mission-critical operations.
• Execute technical spikes to clear architectural runways, ensuring system stability, modularity, and seamless long-term scalability.
• Elevate engineering standards by leading rigorous code reviews, driving proactive refactoring, and optimizing low-latency performance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering engineering excellence and operational accountability.
• Eliminate developer friction by designing automated workflows and self-service platform tools that maximize developer velocity.
• Author comprehensive design documents and system guides to maintain strong architectural alignment across multi-functional engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience focusing on Platform Engineering, Enterprise Software Design, or Developer Enablement.
• Deep hands-on proficiency in core backend languages including Java, Python, or Go.
• Demonstrated background in Distributed Systems, Microservices, modular design, and high-throughput API Development.
• Robust troubleshooting and observability skills utilizing industry-standard Telemetry, Logging, and Monitoring tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK, along with modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise with AWS Cloud Services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security), alongside Docker, Kubernetes, or EKS.
• Exposure to GitOps workflows, Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), or Cloud Cost Optimization strategies.
• Knowledge of enterprise security frameworks, including SOC2 or FedRAMP.
• We value your experience within enterprise ecosystems like Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate exceptionally well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.

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.

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 AI automation for the most important business processes at the world’s largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and have proven expertise in enterprise operations. For more information, visit appian.com.

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