Software Engineer

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.

As part of the Appian Platform Engineering team, you will be responsible for building the cloud infrastructure that powers the Appian platform. This isn't your average software developer role. On the Platform Engineering team, you'll learn about a wide range of technologies and tackle new challenges as you add features and functionality to the Appian cloud infrastructure.

Hundreds of companies, including many of the world's largest organisations, run their business applications on Appian Cloud. This means our infrastructure must be highly secure, highly scalable, and highly available. And because our infrastructure includes thousands of servers and supports hundreds of thousands of end users, this means your work will have a significant impact from day one

To be successful in this role, you need

• Previous industry software development experience (either full-time work experience or internships)
• The ability to respond to new problems and write software to stop bugs in their tracks
• Awareness of concepts like: availability, latency, scalability, and efficiency (and how they relate to the software you write)
• The ability to leverage knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns

Some of the tools and resources we will equip you with include

• A robust New Hire Orientation program to ensure you are set up for success
• Access to learning resources and dedicated learning time to become an expert in core software development skills
• Opportunities for sponsored certifications
• A work environment where you will be challenged and your ideas will be heard
• Opportunities to design features of increasing sophistication in a small, highly-skilled team
• An annual, department-wide Hackathon 
• Engineering Indie Time to work on projects of your choice

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar and a history of academic success, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent spoken and written communication
• Fluent in at least one programming language and comfortable working with Object-Oriented programming concepts
• Experience with SQL databases (e.g. MySQL, Oracle, Amazon RDS, etc.)
• Experience with public cloud computing offerings such as: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience working in a Linux 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.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit [Nasdaq: APPN]

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