Senior Platform Engineer
Second Front SystemsFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science, software development, information technology, or a related field, with over 5 years of experience designing and maintaining Appian BPM Applications. Required skills include software development experience (.NET, Java, Visual Basic, C#, etc.), familiarity with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and UI/UX design, knowledge of web application architecture/design fundamentals, and familiarity with MS-SQL or equivalent. Experience working in an Agile team environment and excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are also necessary. Preferred qualifications include experience with the Appian Admin console, administration of application servers, Appian Level 1, 2, and/or 3 Certification, advanced knowledge in Appian, BPM, or other Workflow Development, knowledge of Appian development, UI design, defining custom data types, process design, and experience with Azure DevOps, ADO pipelines, and AWS.
The Sr. Platform Engineer will provide technical assistance and guidance to Value Stream, Platform, and Vendor Teams, acting as an internal system expert for the Enterprise Appian Platform. Responsibilities include monitoring Appian Platform Health Checks, managing network needs for setup and monitoring, and serving as the primary point of contact during platform outages. The role involves partnering with IT and functional areas to develop workflow simplification solutions, assisting with the creation and review of programming documentation, and recommending changes to development and application standards. Additionally, the engineer will contribute to architecture design, review technical risks and trade-offs for Appian Applications, perform process development and testing/debugging using best practices, develop new applications and enhancements in Appian, and meet regularly with Appian Support to discuss platform issues and updates.