Sr Tech Lead (Appian)

Job Description

• Serve as a technical expert for BPM / Appian-based applications
• Lead end-to-end design, development, and implementation of BPM solutions on the Appian platform
• Collaborate with Business Systems Analysts to translate requirements into efficient, scalable workflows
• Drive process automation, workflow orchestration, and case management solutions
• Partner with Infrastructure and Cloud teams to deploy and scale BPM platforms on AWS
• Evaluate and recommend Appian/BPM solutions aligned with DTCC standards and architecture
• Optimize application and workflow performance to reduce latency and eliminate bottlenecks
• Leverage AI-assisted tools (AWS Kiro, Amazon Q, Microsoft Copilot) for development, automation, and documentation
• Ensure seamless integration with enterprise systems, APIs, and event-driven architectures
• Provide technical leadership across development, testing, deployment, and production support
• Lead UI/UX design for BPM applications, ensuring intuitive, responsive, and consistent user experiences
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG), usability guidelines, and DTCC design standards
• Align BPM solutions with risk, control, and governance frameworks
• Promote best practices in CI/CD, DevOps, and Appian deployment strategies

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Required Skills & Experience
• 8+ years of experience in Java/J2EE and BPM platforms
• Strong expertise in Appian (process modeling, SAIL, integrations, and Appian objects)
• Proven experience designing enterprise BPM workflows, case management, and automation solutions
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and REST API integrations
• Experience integrating with databases and enterprise platforms (e.g., Oracle, Snowflake)
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Maven
• Hands-on experience with AI developer tools (AWS Kiro, Amazon Q, Microsoft Copilot)
• Strong understanding of workflow optimization, automation, and business rule implementation
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Strong UI/UX design and workflow architecture experience, including usability and responsive design
• Experience with testing frameworks and automation strategies
• Solid understanding of design patterns, data structures, and scalable system architecture
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience delivering BPM solutions in financial services or other regulated industries
• Appian certification (Level 2 or Lead Developer)
• Experience with cloud-native BPM deployments and AWS architecture
• Exposure to AI/ML-driven workflow automation and intelligent process automation
• Experience defining enterprise UI standards and design systems
• Certifications in AWS, Appian, or enterprise architecture