Principal Application Engineer

Appian - McLean, VA

Full-time - Principal

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Principal Application Engineer at Appian is a key technical role responsible for developing innovative solutions using the Appian platform. This position emphasizes autonomy in development and architecture, while also providing mentorship to other team members. The role is integral to simplifying operations across the company by leveraging advanced technical skills and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive team environment focused on advanced technical knowledge, effective collaboration, and positive customer outcomes.
• Solve highly complex technical problems using Appian and other supporting platforms.
• Assist with adding top talent to our team by participating in recruiting events and conducting candidate interviews.
• Coach others on technical best practices.
• Research, develop, and implement new tools to speed up and simplify application development.
• Ensure all documentation, training, and tooling you develop is up to date, easily accessible and globally reusable.

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or related field/degree
• Highly well rounded technology professional
• 8+ years of Appian development experience
• 5+ years of Java development experience, ideally in the context of Appian plugins
• 5+ years of SQL experience
• 3+ years of experience in an agile delivery environment
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise with the Appian platform and related technologies (e.g. Appian Lead Developer certification)
• Proven ability to coach and mentor technical staff
• Excellent problem solving skills and talent for identifying creative solutions

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications: Certified ScrumMaster, PMP

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and Development programs
• Growth Opportunities including leadership programs
• Community involvement through employee-led affinity groups