Principal Software Engineer

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Description:

The goal of our Platform Engineering team is to make it easy for our service teams to build and run production systems. As an experienced engineer in Platform Engineering, you will be helping re-architect our platform to run on public, private, and hybrid clouds and to allow for frequent, predictable and high impact changes. You will ensure that our world-class infrastructure is always available, responsive, and capable of meeting the diverse needs of our customers. 

Right now this role is focused on building features that enable network connectivity between our platform and external networks. This will likely change and evolve over time, so this will give you an idea of the type of work you will be doing when you start.

To be successful in this role, you need:

• The ability to leverage knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to write software in a cloud infrastructure environment, using tools such as: Python, Go, Java, Terraform, Pulumi, CI/CD pipelines, RDBMS, No-SQL DBs, etc.
• Solid knowledge of AWS services like: EKS, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, VPC networking, and S3 (or equivalent cloud provider experience)
• Familiarity with networking and security best practices in the cloud
• Experience providing technical leadership to drive pragmatic solutions and dive into impactful design decisions
• Experience coaching junior and senior engineers while championing best practices across your team
• Fluency in reviewing architecture / designs from team members, identify problems, and make suggestions for better practices
• Experience with conducting code reviews looking out for the elegant approach, performance, maintainability, and security
• Ability to identify dependencies between multiple teams. Ability to communicate blockers and escalate as needed
• Experience operating business-critical production services
• Experience automating the creation and configuration of cloud resources and services on-demand
• Interest in automating every aspect of our development lifecycle and help us in our mission to achieve continuous delivery
• Share advanced/expert knowledge with others in the department, both on and off team; maintain a reputation as a key resource in those areas
• Lead technological changes to keep the platform modern

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

• Dedicated learning time to become an expert in technologies like Kubernetes, AWS, Docker, and Linux networking
• Opportunities for growth and leadership
• Engineering Indie Time (dedicated time to build whatever you want) and annual hackathons - we value activities that inspire others and get creativity flowing

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience designing, building and architecting software in an enterprise software or SaaS/PaaS environment
• Advanced knowledge of at least one programming language and comfortable working with Object-Oriented programming concepts
• Experience driving projects to impact
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Excellent spoken and written communication
• Bachelors in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience

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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