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Software Engineer

Appian Corporation
Location
McLean, Virginia
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • 1-2 years of software development experience
  • Technical fluency in at least one modern programming language, preferably Python, Go or Rust
  • Understanding of service providers like AWS, Azure or GCP for developing cloud native or serverless solutions
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with AWS and modern web technologies
  • Previous experience supporting internal engineering teams
  • Scripting experience with bash or python
What the job really is

As a Software Engineer II at Appian, you will be part of a team that develops and maintains tools for automated testing and release processes. Your role will involve writing high-quality code, engaging with internal stakeholders to improve workflows, and evaluating new tools to enhance the engineering department's capabilities. This position allows you to see the entire development and delivery cycle while contributing to the quality of the Appian platform.

Benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range is broad ($100,000 - $200,000) and depends on various factors
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond programming languages and cloud services
  • Vague on the exact nature of the tools and services you'll be developing
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