Lead Appian Developer at Collabera in Austin, TX

Position Details - Job Title: Lead Appian Developer (Custom Application Development & Data Modernization) Location: Austin, TX (Fully Remote Available, must be able to work in CST time zone) Key Responsibilities: Appian Solution Architecture & Development:

Lead the design, development, and implementation of Appian-based solutions, focusing on custom workflows, forms, and business process automation.
Architecting Appian solutions for large-scale platforms with multiple components, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
Integrate Appian with external systems like Informatica (IDMC), MariaDB, and other enterprise applications.
Implement digital signatures and automated business rules for forms and workflows.
Oversee the migration and modernization of business and legacy applications to the Appian platform.

Customization & Front-End Development:

Customize Appian workflows and solutions beyond out-of-the-box configurations, ensuring business needs are met with flexibility and efficiency.
Engage in front-end development using CSS, JavaScript, and other relevant front-end technologies for Appian UI.
Drive the integration of APIs (REST, SOAP) and implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes.

Team Leadership:

Lead a team of 10-12 Appian developers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to ensure high-quality solution delivery.
Facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams, ensuring successful integration and adoption of new systems.
Strong interpersonal and leadership are essential for coordinating efforts with business teams and technical teams.

Business & Data Modernization:

Support the transition from legacy platforms to a more modern and scalable cloud-based solution.
Ensure the proper data governance, reporting, and workflow management are established in the new platform.
Collaborate with the business teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective Appian solutions.

Key Requirements: Experience:

Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience with Appian development and implementation.
Proven experience leading large-scale Appian development projects, particularly in migrating and modernizing complex legacy systems.
Strong experience in custom Appian development (beyond out-of-the-box configuration) and solution architecture.
Expertise in Appian workflows, forms, business process management, and data management.
Experience with Appian integrations (REST, SOAP, APIs) and integrating with platforms like Informatica and MariaDB.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, manual testing, and potentially fitness testing.
Hands-on experience with front-end development (CSS, JavaScript) for Appian UI.

Technical:

Strong understanding of MariaDB and SQL for database integration and management.
Solid background in Informatica and data management (IDMC) for cloud-based data integration and migration.
Ability to work with REST APIs and SOAP-based integrations.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and project management tools.

Leadership:

Strong leadership with the ability to mentor and guide a team of developers.
Excellent communication and the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Preferred:

Previous experience working with cloud-based platforms and migrating legacy systems to the cloud.
Exposure to digital signatures and workflow automation.