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Operating from Riyadh with delivery capability across the Kingdom and the broader MENA region, CodeNinja works across priority sectors including government digitization, energy, financial services, logistics, and healthcare, and is recognized among the 100 fastest-growing technology companies of 2026 by Clutch. Through embedded engineering teams, AI capability centers, and owned application infrastructure, CodeNinja partners with banks and enterprises to modernize systems and operationalize intelligence across mission-critical workflows.\nAbout Role\nWe're looking for an Appian Technical Lead / Solution Architect to own the end-to-end solution design and technical delivery of Appian applications for a leading bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will lead a team of Appian developers, integration engineers and QA, and act as the design authority for the Appian platform. 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