Appian · 2 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineering Consultant
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAppian is a software company that automates business processes. They are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineering Consultant to engage with customers post-sales, develop software solutions on the Appian platform, and drive digital transformation initiatives.
Business Process Automation (BPA)Data ManagementDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Software
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Engaging with our customers post-sales to develop software solutions on the Appian platform
Work throughout the entire project life-cycle to define, design, develop and implement custom software and AI solutions using Appian’s low-code platform for our commercial clients
Working within an agile environment to understand our client’s business processes and technical needs
Launch new relational data models in production
Developing APIs to integrate with multiple systems
Brainstorm AI use cases and implement Appian’s AI tools by applying retrieval augment generation (RAG), agentic workflows, prompt engineering and the latest generative models
Collaborate with client’s technical teams and business users as needed throughout the entire software and development life cycle
Drive adoption by empowering clients to become self-sufficient with building process applications on their own
Qualification
Required
The ability to work with clients to define business processes and gather functional and technical system requirements
Excellent communication skills, passion for technology and continuous learning, and affinity for asking 'why' and solving the right problems
History of success on cross-functional teams; experience building products using agile methodologies (pair programming, stand-ups, planning sessions, and sprints)
Basic understanding of object oriented programming, experience working with relational databases and database design/data modeling, and SQL skills (writing queries, joins, views, etc)
Knowledge of software testing practices (test-driven development, automated test suites within a continuous integration framework); integrations experience using APIs such as REST and SOAP, JDBC connections, and web services; familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics, Machine Learning, Google Cloud, Application Integration, Database, Developer Tools, Management & Governance, and Elastic Containers
US Citizenship - candidates being considered for a Public Sector roles must be a U.S. citizen
1+ years of experience with hands-on software development or technical consulting
B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics or related field/degree
Willingness to travel; 10% or less annually to support customer engagement
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
Family-forming benefits
Company
Appian
Appian is a software company that provides digital transformation, low-code application development, and business process management.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$47.5MKey Investors
Novak Biddle Venture Partners
2017-05-25IPO
2014-03-03Series Unknown· $37.5M
2008-07-21Series A· $10M
Leadership Team
Matt Calkins
CEO
Michael Beckley
Chief Technology Officer & Founder
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