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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Appian
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Database Optimization, Reliability of Systems, Appian, Information Technology, Low Latency, Restful APIs, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/appian/jobs/8319156

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
 * 6+ years of professional software development experience building enterprise-scale applications
 * Expert-level proficiency in Java programming and object-oriented design principles
 * Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and their practical application in solving complex performance challenges
 * Proven experience designing and implementing REST APIs for enterprise integrations
 * Strong foundation in software design patterns and architectural principles for scalable systems
 * Experience in CI/CD in Cloud environments, like AWS and continuous integration systems, like Jenkins, * Experience with AWS cloud services and distributed cloud-native architectures
 * Background in building high-throughput, low-latency systems serving large user bases
 * Familiarity with relational and NoSQL database optimization techniques

## 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., * Architect and construct high-performance, resilient platform features, robust APIs, and shared frameworks to power mission-critical operations.

 * Leverage advanced knowledge of data structures and algorithms to optimize platform performance, reducing latency and improving throughput for mission-critical customer workflows
 * Design and implement robust REST APIs that power integrations across complex enterprise ecosystems, ensuring reliability and performance under high-volume production loads
 * Execute technical spikes to clear architectural runways, ensuring system stability, modularity, and seamless long-term scalability.
 * Partner with product and engineering teams to translate customer requirements into elegant technical solutions that balance flexibility with performance
 * Execute comprehensive code reviews and establish engineering best practices that elevate code quality and system reliability across the platform
 * Lead technical investigations into performance bottlenecks and scalability challenges, implementing solutions that future-proof the platform for exponential growth
 * Elevate engineering standards by leading rigorous code reviews, driving proactive, refactoring, and optimizing low-latency performance.
 * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering engineering excellence and operational accountability.fostering engineering excellence and operational accountability.
 * Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.