Software Engineer II

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.

Software Engineer - Platform Engineering

Location: Chennai, India

Department: Engineering (Platform Engineering Team)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Are you driven by a passion for constructing the foundational elements that enable enterprise-scale automation? Do you excel at creating cloud infrastructure that is seamless, resilient, and developer-friendly?

The Platform Engineering team at Appian serves as the core of our engineering ecosystem. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing highly scalable internal platforms and infrastructure that empower our product teams to deliver exceptional software. Operating from our rapidly expanding tech hub in Chennai, you will collaborate with global teams to ensure our systems are robust, automated, and equipped to handle extensive enterprise workloads.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related technical field.

• Programming: Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or Go.
• Infrastructure as Code: Proven proficiency in Terraform (or equivalent IaC tools).
• Containerization: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (including deployment, troubleshooting, and scaling).
• Delivery Pipelines: Solid experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation tools.
• Observability: Familiarity with modern observability tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, centralized logging, and metrics monitoring systems).
• Architecture: Good understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Problem Solving: Strong debugging, analytical, and troubleshooting skills across complex environments.

• 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.