Appian Tech Lead / Architect

Job Title : Appian Tech Lead / Architect

Location : Jersey City, NJ / NYC, NY (Hybrid) — Local candidates only

Duration : 12 Months

Interview Type : Video Interview

Work Authorization : USC, GC Only

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Appian Tech Lead / Architect to drive the design, development, and delivery of Appian-based Business Process Management (BPM) solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Appian architecture, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of delivering scalable enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end architecture, design, and implementation of complex Appian BPM solutions.

Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and developers to translate requirements into technical designs.

Define Appian best practices, coding standards, and reusable components.

Provide technical leadership to Appian developers and ensure adherence to architectural standards.

Oversee integration of Appian applications with external systems (APIs, web services, databases, etc.).

Conduct design and code reviews to ensure high performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide mentorship to junior team members.

Stay up to date with Appian product updates and BPM trends to recommend innovative solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

8+ years of total IT experience, with 5+ years of hands-on Appian development and architecture experience.

Strong experience designing and implementing Appian SAIL interfaces, process models, records, reports, and integrations.

Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Solution Architect on large-scale Appian implementations.

Expertise in Appian architecture, performance tuning, and deployment best practices.

Proficient with Appian plug-ins, Appian RPA, Appian Data Fabric, and Appian Cloud / on-prem environments.

Strong knowledge of BPM concepts, process optimization, and enterprise system integration.

Experience integrating Appian with REST / SOAP APIs, databases, and third-party systems.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Appian Certified Lead Developer or Appian Certified Architect certification.

Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies.

Familiarity with Java, SQL, or other supporting technologies is a plus.

Prior experience in financial services, insurance, or healthcare domains preferred.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to lead high-impact digital transformation initiatives.

Work with a team of elite Appian professionals in a collaborative environment.

Competitive compensation and potential for long-term engagement.