Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

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.

As a Senior Software Engineer in our Engineering Enablement Group, you will lead the re-design and evolution of our Mobile Branding framework — the system that enables customers to create custom-branded versions of the Appian mobile application for both iOS and Android. You will drive the architectural modernization of the end-to-end branding pipeline, from the customer-facing Forum application and provisioning tools to the backend build service running on Mac EC2 runners in AWS.

By leveraging modern microservices, CI/CD automation, and cloud-native infrastructure, you will transform the current system into a more reliable, scalable, and maintainable platform that reduces manual intervention and accelerates customer delivery. We are looking for a technical leader who can bridge the gap between complex Ruby/Bash-based tooling, Appian process models, and AWS infrastructure to deliver a seamless mobile branding experience.

Primary Qualifications:

• 6-9 strong working experience with Android and iOS frameworks and mobile application development workflows.
• Familiarity with mobile build systems (Fastlane, Xcode, Gradle) and code-signing workflows.
• Experience with proficiency in Python, with experience in Ruby, Bash, or Go being a plus.
• Advanced experience with AWS infrastructure (S3, Lambda, EC2) and CI/CD pipeline design.
• Strong end-to-end knowledge of pipeline creation, deployment automation, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
• Familiarity with monitoring, observability, and performance tools.

To be successful in this role, you need:

• Architecture & Design: Ability to lead the re-design of the mobile branding pipeline across customer tools, the Forum application, and the backend build service — ensuring reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Build System Mastery: Deep understanding of mobile build systems, code-signing workflows (iOS provisioning, Android signing), and CI/CD pipelines that automate the full build lifecycle.
• DevOps Ownership: A "builder" mindset toward end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and deployment automation across AWS (S3, Lambda, EC2).
• Strategic Problem Solving: Strong debugging skills to resolve complex distributed systems issues across Forum process models, GitLab pipelines, and cloud infrastructure — paired with the ability to mentor teams and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Product-Centric Engineering: Experience building software in an enterprise SaaS environment with a focus on delivering direct value to customers through automation and tooling.

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 process automation technology. 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 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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