Appian Developer

Our leading insurance client is looking for an Intermediate Appian Software Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. The Software Developer will participate in all aspects of software development, maintenance, and integration within the Digital Technology division. The primary focus of this role is to support the functions related to Workflow and Enterprise Content Management Services systems for Business Automation capabilities. Responsibilities: Design, develop, integrate, test, transition to production, and maintain software applications. Provide production support, application monitoring, and tuning for applications. Participate in project planning activities and Agile ceremonies. Provide input into the evolution of the software development environment and methods. Provide technical consultation within your areas of expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and challenges. Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for optimization through Appian solutions. Design Appian process models, interfaces, and data models to meet business requirements. Create technical architecture documents outlining the solution structure, components, and integration points. Ensure the design adheres to best practices and optimizes performance and scalability. Develop Appian applications, including forms, workflows, reports, and custom plugins, following agile methodologies. Utilize Appian's low-code features while also writing custom SAIL (Self-Assembling Interface Layer) code when necessary. Integrate Appian applications with external systems using APIs, web services, and Appian's integration connectors. Conduct unit testing and support quality assurance teams in system and integration testing to ensure the application meets all functional and non-functional requirements. Fix any defects identified during testing phases and perform root cause analysis to prevent similar issues. Support and participate in the deployment of Appian applications across different environments (development, testing, production). Collaborate and ensure Appian environment, user access, and security role settings are configured appropriately. Monitor application performance and carry out tuning activities to improve efficiency and user experience. Optimize Appian application designs for better load handling and faster execution. Create documentation for developed applications. Share knowledge in Appian best practices and development techniques. Provide ongoing support for deployed Appian applications, addressing any user queries or issues promptly. Work in agile delivery, scrum/kanban, can read/write user stories, follow agile ceremonies. Skills and Experience: A degree or diploma in computer science or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 3 to 5 years of direct Appian development experience. Experience working with a team of Software Developers, Systems Analysts, and Solutions Architects. Associate Developer / Lead Developer Appian Certification. Training, knowledge, and experience with the following: Software design methodologies and proper documentation procedures. Software requirements analysis and design principles. Agile team experience, especially related to Scrum or Kanban practices. Understanding of technical environments and their infrastructure, including platform and data constructs. Quality assurance techniques and automated testing practices. Can develop in one or more of the following languages and tools: GIT (GitLab), PL/SQL, Java. Strong debugging and investigation skills. Automate DevOps processes through Bamboo or other scripted solutions. Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team. Plan and organize software development work. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, in person or through remote sessions. Previous experience with ServiceNow, Confluence, Jira, and GitLab would be considered an asset.