Software Engineer II

Appian
McLean, VA, United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$100,000.0 - $200,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Cloud Engineering Computer Engineering Python (Programming Language) Software Engineering Scripting Appian Information Technology
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Web Technologies Serverless Computing Programming Languages

Job description

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., The team you will be joining supports two critical areas in the development lifecycle: maintaining robust test automation frameworks and even more critical automated release process for the Appian platform. We work with all stakeholders in the company, from platform engineers to support staff assisting customers, providing an opportunity to see the entire development and delivery cycle in action., * Develop Quality Code: write clean, dependable and highly tested code that maintains our critical services, and bootstrap new projects.

  • Leverage AI Responsibly: Use our trove of agentic tools to aid in your development, without losing a sense of personal craftsmanship.
  • Engage with Internal Stakeholders: work with our direct users to address their feedback and find new ways to improve their workflows.

Requirements

  • Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field. (Equivalent experience is not accepted in lieu of a degree).
  • Prior Experience: Previous software development exposure (at least 1-2 years) gained through full-time work experience.
  • Language Command: Technical fluency in at least one modern programming language, preferably Python, Go or Rust.
  • Foundational Cloud Native Understanding: Understand how to use service providers like AWS, Azure or GCP to develop cloud native or serverless solutions.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent spoken and written communication skills with a passion for collaborative problem-solving.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Familiarity with AWS and modern web technologies.
  • Previous experience working on a team that supports internal engineering teams.
  • Scripting experience with bash or python

Benefits & conditions

The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.

In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.

Base Salary Range

$100,000 - $200,000 USD

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.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country-please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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