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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - Appian (Remote) - **Company:** First Citizens - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,109.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Program Optimization, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Database Design, DevOps, Document Management Systems, Package Management Systems, Performance Tuning, Release Management, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Flexi (Photoshop Plugin), Enterprise Software Applications, SOAPAPI, Appian, Git, Microsoft Fabric, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Jenkins, Web Api - **Published:** July 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/jobs/34717 ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance, High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Software application development and maintenance, * Appian Certified Lead Developer * Extensive hands-on experience developing enterprise applications using the Appian Platform. * Strong expertise in SAIL, Records, Process Models, Process Reports, Integration Objects, Decision Rules, Web APIs, Plug-ins, and Appian Data Fabric. * Experience integrating Appian with REST APIs, SOAP services, databases, Kafka/MQ, and enterprise applications. * Experience implementing Appian Sites, Portals, Connected Systems, Document Management, and Security Models. * Strong understanding of Appian platform administration, deployment automation, package management, and CI/CD pipelines. * Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or equivalent DevOps platforms. * Strong SQL knowledge and database design experience. * Experience with Java, JavaScript, and custom Appian Plug-in development is preferred. * Experience leading Agile delivery teams and mentoring Appian developers. * Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. ## Description This position is responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise-scale Appian applications. The role serves as the technical lead for delivery teams, providing hands-on development while establishing technical standards, ensuring solution quality, and mentoring development teams. The individual is expected to lead complex implementations across the full software development lifecycle while partnering with business, architecture, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. Responsibilities * Lead the design, development, deployment, and support of enterprise Appian applications. * Serve as the technical lead for Appian delivery teams, providing day-to-day technical direction and code leadership. * Design scalable process models, interfaces, records, reports, integrations, and reusable components using Appian best practices. * Develop complex Appian solutions utilizing SAIL, Records, Process Models, Expression Rules, Decision Rules, Integration Objects, Connected Systems, Plug-ins, and Web APIs. * Build and maintain integrations with REST, SOAP, databases, MQ, and enterprise systems. * Perform code reviews and enforce development standards, security requirements, and Appian best practices. * Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide root cause analysis and long-term remediation. * Lead release management activities including CI/CD, deployment automation, and environment management. * Collaborate with solution architects, business analysts, infrastructure, and security teams throughout project delivery. * Mentor Appian developers and establish development standards across multiple delivery teams. * Participate in architecture reviews, estimation, technical planning, and solution design. * Support production applications through defect resolution, performance tuning, and platform optimization. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Intent Engineer: Closing the Gap Between Business & Engineering - Manuel Klein](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1855-the-intent-engineer-closing-the-gap-between-business-engineering-manuel-klein) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)