Senior Software Engineer

Appian; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship program

Job summary

Appian is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Platform Engineering & AI-Powered Process Automation in Chennai. You will own core platform architecture, build high-performance backend features, and lead developer tooling to scale enterprise solutions.

The role offers visibility into end-to-end system design and collaboration across multiple teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in platform engineering or related fields, strong Java/Python/Go skills, and deep experience with distributed

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.
• Proficiency in core backend languages: Java, Python, or Go.
• Experience with Distributed Systems, Microservices, modular design, and high-throughput API development.
• Strong troubleshooting, observability, and monitoring skills with industry-standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect and construct high-performance, resilient platform features, APIs, and shared frameworks for mission-critical operations.
• Perform spikes to clear architectural runways, ensuring stability, modularity, and scalability.
• Lead rigorous code reviews, drive refactoring, and optimize low-latency performance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Eliminate developer friction by designing automated workflows and self-service tools.
• Author design documents and system guides to align across teams.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

Distributed systems

Microservices

Observability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Docker

Kubernetes

EKS

Job description

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

Location: Chennai, India | Work Model: On-site

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.

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.

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 AI automation for mission-critical work. 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 more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN] Follow Appian: LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook

Equal Opportunity Statement

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