Technology Strategy Engineer

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.

The Chief Technology Office leads Appian's technology strategy, technology partnerships, and acquisitions. Our team often works interdepartmentally, partnering with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering to influence the product roadmap, prototype new technologies, and develop technology partnerships. 

As a Technology Strategy Engineer, you will work with the CTO team to help the ideation, incubation, and commercialization of new products. In this role, you will be expected to track emerging technology trends, create novel approaches to enhancing the Appian Platform, present to a wide variety of audiences, develop prototypes, and write analysis of your research. This position is for you if you're excited by the idea of working with new technology—Technology Strategy Engineers develop, prototype, and collaborate on innovative features that ultimately impact Appian's product vision. This is a fast-paced, high-visibility role with the opportunity to work directly with our Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer.

This role is based at our ​h​eadquarters in ​McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person 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. 

To be successful in this role, you need:

• Practiced knowledge of programming concepts and best practices, and the ability to leverage these to write software in a full-stack web and mobile environment.

• To monitor and evaluate emerging technologies, identifying those that provide opportunities to enhance or supplement Appian's platform capabilities.

• The ability to prepare data-driven, in-depth analyses and executive summaries on markets, companies, or products and assess fit to our strategic objectives.

• Superb communication skills and ability to present your work to Appian executives and customers.

• To be a flexible self starter who can get results with little direction and frequently changing priorities, both while working independently and with cross-departmental teams.

• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field/degree.

• Experience with React, Javascript, Java, and Python.

• Experience with using open source software and Git.

• Experience with Figma, CSS, and other frontend technologies preferred.

• Ability to learn and implement new technologies in a fast-paced environment.

Tools and Resources 

• 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.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit [Nasdaq: APPN]

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