Appian Architect
First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
Job Description :
We are seeking a highly experienced Appian Architect to join our team in delivering advanced, enterprise-grade applications built on the Appian BPM platform. This role is not for traditional low-code/no-code developers - we are looking for a true expert who thrives on building complex, custom-coded Appian solutions that go far beyond drag-and-drop interfaces.
The ideal candidate has multiple years of experience working with deeply customized Appian environments, writing intricate logic, building robust integrations, and architecting scalable systems. You will play a key role in shaping and supporting a mission-critical codebase that underpins sophisticated business processes.
Key Responsibilities :
- Architect, design, and implement complex Appian applications with heavy custom logic and code beyond typical low-code usage.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to gather and analyze detailed business requirements.
- Manually write advanced Appian SAIL interfaces, process models, expressions, and custom integrations.
- Ensure code scalability, performance, and maintainability through clean architecture and coding best practices.
- Mentor junior Appian developers and conduct in-depth code reviews.
- Resolve performance issues, technical bottlenecks, and production incidents effectively.
- Stay up to date on Appian platform changes and introduce advanced features to enhance capabilities.
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 7+ years of software development experience, with 3 - 5+ years focused on Appian BPM.
- Proven experience in designing and delivering complex, custom Appian applications - not just low-code workflows.
- Deep understanding of Appian architecture, custom SAIL development, expression rules, and Appian Records.
- Expertise in manual code development within Appian, with advanced knowledge of its internal functions and configuration capabilities.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Appian Certified Lead Developer or higher (Architect preferred).
- Experience with large-scale Appian implementations in enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Experience using tools like JIRA, Confluence, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Prior experience leading development teams or serving in a technical leadership role.
Skills
Appian, Appian Architect, BPM, SAIL, BPMN, AWS, Agile