Lead Software Engineer: Scale, Performance & Platform

Appian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life and disability insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness dollars

Job summary

A leading software development company in McLean, Virginia is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to ensure platform performance, scalability, and flexibility. The role involves programming language design, managing product efficiency, mentoring junior engineers, and conducting code reviews. Ideal candidates would have a B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in high-volume environments, along with fluency in Java, React, and Typescript. Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience if MS, 7+ years with BS.
• Experience in high-volume production environments.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Programming Language Design and Implementation.
• Manage availability, latency, scalability, and efficiency.
• Perform code reviews focusing on design quality.
• Seek opportunities for code refactoring and optimizations.

Skills

Fluency in Java

Fluency in React

Fluency in Typescript

Knowledge of Algorithms

Multi-threading experience

Performance analysis

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

MS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A leading software development company in McLean, Virginia is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to ensure platform performance, scalability, and flexibility. The role involves programming language design, managing product efficiency, mentoring junior engineers, and conducting code reviews. Ideal candidates would have a B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in high-volume environments, along with fluency in Java, React, and Typescript. Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes a collaborative work culture.