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Lead Software Engineer

Appian CorporationMcLean, Virginia
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Lead the design and implementation of programming languages, particularly within the Appian SAIL framework. Utilize your expertise in data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to develop software within a full-stack web environment. Apply relevant software development experience to promote best practices and accelerate development processes. Ensure product availability, latency, scalability, and efficiency through reliable software engineering. Contribute to performance analysis and system optimization efforts. Act as a key contributor to feature breakdowns and sizing, guiding the design of new implementations. Take personal responsibility for team performance, including quality, stability, and velocity. Conduct code reviews providing insights on code quality, design, and implementation. Develop automation solutions to prevent recurring issues. Regularly identify opportunities for code refactoring and performance enhancements, advocating for these initiatives within the team. Mentor junior engineers by sharing best practices and fostering their growth.

About the job

Role Overview

Appian Corporation is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join the team at headquarters in McLean, Virginia. This position focuses on building and maintaining the Appian platform, with a strong emphasis on speed, scalability, and adaptability to meet evolving customer needs.

What You Will Do

  • Address complex challenges related to scalability and flexibility across the platform.
  • Work on the high-performance data layer, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
  • Contribute to the cross-platform user interface and the design tools that support it.
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver solutions that serve customers in new and effective ways.

Work Location and Culture

This role is based onsite at Appian's McLean, Virginia headquarters. In-person collaboration is central to Appian’s approach, and employees in this position are expected to work in the office five days a week. The company values teamwork and the sharing of ideas to achieve high standards and outstanding results together.

About Appian Corporation

Appian is driven by a culture of collaboration and excellence. We believe in setting high standards and achieving them together as a team. Our commitment to quality and care in our solutions ensures that we meet the diverse needs of our customers effectively.

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