Appian Tech Lead

Location:
Jersey City, NJ or Coppell, TX (Hybrid Preferred)

We are seeking an experienced BPM / Appian Technical Lead to design, build, and lead the development of enterprise workflow and process automation solutions.

This role is responsible for owning end-to-end delivery of Appian-based applications, driving business process improvements, and leading technical teams to implement scalable, high-performing solutions in a cloud-based environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Appian BPM, workflow automation, and system integrations, combined with strong leadership and collaboration skills.

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of BPM solutions using the Appian platform
• Translate business requirements into efficient workflow designs and process automation solutions
• Partner with business analysts and stakeholders to define and optimize business processes
• Build and manage case management systems, workflows, and business rules
• Integrate Appian applications with enterprise systems, APIs, and microservices
• Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud teams to deploy scalable applications on AWS
• Optimize application performance, reducing latency and improving system efficiency
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
• Oversee development lifecycle activities including design, testing, deployment, and production support
• Ensure adherence to governance, risk, security, and compliance standards
• Design intuitive and user-friendly UI/UX workflows and interfaces
• Implement best practices for CI/CD, Dev Ops, and application delivery
• Leverage modern tools, including AI-assisted development technologies, to improve productivity and automation

• 8+ years of experience in software development and BPM platforms
• Strong hands-on experience with Appian BPM, including:
• Process modeling
• Integrations and workflows
• Experience building enterprise workflow automation and case management solutions
• Strong understanding of Java/J2EE and backend development concepts
• Experience with REST APIs and system integrations
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Experience working with databases and enterprise systems (e.g., Oracle, Snowflake)
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, Maven)
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills