Appian Lead

Title: Appian tech Lead

Location: NYC (or) NJ (Need local profiles only (3 days a week - Hybrid role)

Job Duties

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions to support business strategies.

• Provide technical direction and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices, standards, and architecture principles.

• Act as a key advisor to senior management on technology trends, innovations, and opportunities to enhance business operations.

• Oversee and manage end-to-end delivery of IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of IT systems and applications.

• Drive the adoption of modern technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve team productivity and system efficiency.

• Mentor and develop technical talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of IT systems, identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and technology partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• 8+ years of progressive experience in software development, or technology leadership roles.

• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex IT systems and architectures.

• Appian Platform Knowledge: Deep understanding of Appian components such as Process Designing, SAIL, Rules, Security, and Integration.

• Proficiency in Appian Designer, low-code development, BPMN, and data modeling

• Integration and Architecture: Understanding of integrations with REST, SOAP, and other systems; knowledge of Appian architecture and infrastructure

• In-depth knowledge of IT governance, cybersecurity, and compliance standards.

• Hands-on experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.

• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and guide technical teams.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is a significant advantage.

Additional Preferred skills:

• Expertise in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and frameworks (e.g., .NET, React, Angular).

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture.

• Certification: Senior or Lead Developer certification is a plus

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $31.85 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

• Appian : 8 years (Required)
• Appian Designer: 5 years (Required)
• insurance or financial services industry : 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person