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Senior Software Engineer (SSE), McLean, VA

Appian
tuition reimbursement
United States, Virginia, McLean
May 19, 2025
Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things. Position: SSE with Java or C# fluency, a strong SAIL background and experience with relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle and/or Postgres) to work on the Appian platform, leveraging knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to write software in a full-stack web and mobile environment and build automation to prevent problem recurrence. Manage availability, latency, scalability and efficiency of product by engineering reliability into software and systems. The SSE has a moderate degree of personal responsibility for the overall performance of the team, including capabilities, quality, stability and velocity. Perform code reviews which provide feedback not only on code quality, but on design and implementation. Identify opportunities for code refactoring and performance optimizations on a regular basis and champion these efforts within the team. Share advanced knowledge regularly on team and occasionally with others in the department, building a reputation as a key resource in those areas. Use strong communication skills to relay technical designs verbally and/or in writing for small to medium sized technical audiences. Contribute to Appian's long-term documentation through publishing relevant, high-quality content to Engineering's technical documentation site. Requirements: MS in Computer Science or related + min. 1 year of experience in job offered or as Consultant/Software/Product Engineer in a high-volume or critical production service environment or BS in Computer Science or related + min. 3 years of exp. in job offered or as Consultant/Software/Product Engineer in a high-volume or critical production service environment. Appian is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tools and Resources Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities. Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company. About Appian Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations-resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN] Follow Appian: Twitter, LinkedIn. Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email atReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice