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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Appian Corporation 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Appian Corporation 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Appian Corporation
- high 112 stale, 8 reposted of 158 open
- Hiring momentum
- 257 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Appian Corporation 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Appian Corporation .
About this role
As a Senior Software Engineer at Appian, you will architect and build high-performance platform services and developer tools that enhance developer velocity and support enterprise software on a global scale. You will lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and focus on creating resilient systems and robust APIs. This role involves significant ownership of core platform architecture and the opportunity to influence engineering standards and practices.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Appian Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of software engineering experience focusing on Platform Engineering, Enterprise Software Design, or Developer Enablement
- Deep hands-on proficiency in core backend languages including Java, Python, or Go
- Demonstrated background in Distributed Systems, Microservices, modular design, and high-throughput API Development
- Robust troubleshooting and observability skills utilizing industry-standard Telemetry, Logging, and Monitoring tools
Nice to have
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK, along with modern CI/CD pipelines
- Expertise with AWS Cloud Services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security), alongside Docker, Kubernetes, or EKS
- Exposure to GitOps workflows, Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), or Cloud Cost Optimization strategies
- Knowledge of enterprise security frameworks, including SOC2 or FedRAMP
- Experience within enterprise ecosystems like Salesforce or ServiceNow
What you get
- Health coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Retirement/pension plan
- Wellness dollars
Worth weighing
- On-site work model may limit flexibility
- Focus on high-performance and scalable systems suggests a demanding environment
- No specific salary range mentioned
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Listed by Appian Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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