Technical Lead

Talon Professional Services; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talon Professional Services seeks a Technical Lead to helm BPM and Appian-based initiatives in Jersey City. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable process automation, leading integration efforts across cloud and on-premise systems.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in Java/J2EE and BPM, with Appian expertise, microservices knowledge, and strong leadership to drive enterprise solutions. This hybrid role offers onsite collaboration three days weekly.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Java/J2EE and BPM platforms.
• Appian BPM expertise with process modeling, SAIL, and integrations.
• Design enterprise BPM workflows, case management, and automation.
• Knowledge of microservices and REST API integrations.
• Hands-on with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• CI/CD with Git, Jenkins, and Maven.
• Experience with AI developer tools (AWS Kiro, Amazon Q, Copilot).
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance.
• Strong UI/UX architecture for workflow design and usability.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of process automation solutions.
• Architect scalable BPM and Appian-based applications.
• Drive cloud integration and enterprise system design.
• Mentor team and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Collaborate on UI/UX workflow designs for enterprise apps.

Skills

Java/J2EE

BPM platforms

Appian BPM

Process modeling

Microservices

REST APIs

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

Jenkins

Maven

AI tools

UI/UX

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Maven

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Appian

Job description

Workplace Type: Hybrid-3 Days Onsite (Jersey City, NJ)

Employment Type: Contract to Direct Hire (6 months)

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to join our client's team, focusing on BPM and Appian-based applications. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable process automation solutions within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in BPM platforms, cloud integration, and enterprise system architecture, playing a pivotal role in driving innovation and operational excellence.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 8+ years of related experience in Java/J2EE and BPM platforms
• Strong expertise in Appian BPM, including process modeling, SAIL, and integrations
• Proven experience designing enterprise BPM workflows, case management, and automation solutions
• Solid knowledge of microservices architecture and REST API integrations
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, containerization (Docker), and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, Maven
• Experience with AI developer tools like AWS Kiro, Amazon Q, and Microsoft Copilot
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance
• Strong UI/UX architecture skills, including workflow design and usability principles
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience implementing BPM solutions in financial services or regulated industries
• Appian certification (Level 2 or Lead Developer)
• Exposure to AI/ML-driven workflow automation and intelligent process automation
• Knowledge of design systems and UI standards for enterprise applications

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Prior experience with Appian certification (Level 2 or Lead Developer) is advantageous
• Experience working within Agile development environments

Other Requirements

• Strong skills in BPM to Appian integration and mapping
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently
• Experience with migration processes related to BPM platforms is highly desirable