Manager Software Development

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 youll be part of a passionate team thats dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

At Appian were not only about building awesome software but also about growing our culture of passion energy and innovation; great people great software! As a Platform Engineering Manager at Appian you will provide technical leadership direct 1on1 mentoring and coaching and are responsible for the professional growth and development of engineers. Managers also work directly on teams and act as servant leaders who enjoy helping their group succeed. Along with managing a cohort of engineers you apply software engineering solutions to operational problems and drive the delivery of Cloud Native features working closely with our product and support teams and driving changes that will improve our organization overall.

As a manager working on our data backend you will have the opportunity to build a highavailability distributed persistence technology which is able to autonomously scale based on usage patterns. You will work on solving complex problems around optimal resource utilization for both selfmanaged and cloudnative SaaS installations. You will employ deep knowledge of data structures persistence and querying algorithms functional and vectororiented programming paradigms and distributed computing.

About you:

• Degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field
• Working knowledge of database concepts distributed systems and cloud infrastructure
• You have managed 56 software engineers and provided technical leadership direct 1on1 mentoring and coaching to improve their technical skills while also handling general HR management responsibilities
• Strong skills in one or more programming and scripting languages (Go Java Python Bash or equivalent)
• Strong skills in programming and debugging a complex application
• Individual contributor with 50 of time dedicated to development
• You have a proven ability to make difficult decisions about what to prioritize and what to ignore. You identify where you can make the most beneficial impact for our customers and continue working until that benefit has been achieved.
• Hands on technical leadership and collaboration to grow and maintain Appians worldclass platform through Agile methodologies and tools
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to hire great talent and provide input for creating staffing plans with departmental leadership
• Perform HR management tasks related to each direct report; such as leave requests performance reviews and communication of raises and bonuses.

• Basic qualifications:

• BE / / BS degree required
• 10 years of relevant experience in technical consulting of a related field
• MS in Computer Science or related field/degree preferred

About Appian

Before Appian was a company it was an idea. Not about a product or a market but about the culture needed to sustain innovation and value. Today we help businesses build apps and workflows rapidly with a lowcode automation platform.

Appian was founded on the belief that talented and passionate people given the power and autonomy to excel will deliver amazing impact. We have worked thoughtfully to create an inclusive agile and collaborative work environment where employees feel challenged and all voices are heard. We value and encourage crossdepartmental collaboration and actively seek opportunities to better ourselves and others. Creating impact to us means that when we deliver results were focused on lasting positive change.

Join us.

This role is based at our Chennai office in Brigade World Trade Center Chennai. Appian was built on a culture of inperson collaboration which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through departmentspecific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian with dedicated mentorship and the FirstFriend 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: Well immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employeeled 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 AIPowered Process Platform includes everything you need to design automate and optimize even the most complex processes from start to finish. The worlds most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows unify data and optimize operationsresulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information visit . Nasdaq: APPN

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