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.

Location: Chennai

About the Role:

As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in the Appian platform, your primary objective will be to ensure that Appian remains rapid, scalable, and adaptable to the diverse configurations set by our customers. You will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining intricate software systems while providing technical leadership and mentorship. Your contributions will help build a product that serves our customers in innovative ways. This role requires not only extensive coding expertise but also a commitment to system orchestration, leveraging AI tools and integrations (such as RAG, agentic workflows, MCP),



and aligning technical decisions with overarching business strategies.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer is not merely a faster coder; they are accountable for the overall health of the codebase and the development of the team.
- Code Quality & Standards: Establish and uphold the "gold standard" for clean, maintainable, and well-documented code across the repository.
- Architecture & Design: Lead high-level design sessions, select architectural patterns (Microservices, Serverless, Event-driven), and ensure that systems are both scalable and secure.
- Developer Enablement: Develop internal tools and "Golden Paths" that simplify the complexities of the underlying infrastructure for feature teams.
- Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, conduct thorough code reviews, and set the "gold standard" for clean, maintainable, and well-documented code across the repository.
- Project Ownership: Driv

📌 Senior Sofware Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Appian
📍 Chennai