Appian Technical Lead

Overview: Our client, a major player in the financial services and insurance sector, is seeking a hands-on Appian Technical Lead to drive key workflow automation initiatives. This role focuses on architecting, building, and delivering scalable Appian-based solutions that enhance underwriting and policy operations. The ideal candidate will blend technical leadership, architecture expertise, and delivery ownership, while mentoring a small team and collaborating with business and technology stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end solution design and development using Appian BPM/low-code platform. • Translate complex business requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable technical implementations. • Oversee integrations with multiple systems and platforms within the insurance ecosystem. • Define architectural direction, ensure compliance with best practices and internal standards. • Provide guidance and mentorship to mid-level and junior developers. • Partner with cross-functional teams across product, data, and infrastructure groups. • Champion process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across the platform. Required Skills & Experience: • Strong, hands-on Appian development experience including SAIL, rules, process design, and integrations. • Proven background delivering workflow solutions in insurance or financial environments. • Solid understanding of BPMN, REST/SOAP integrations, and enterprise data modeling. • 8+ years of software development or solution delivery experience, including leadership of small teams. • Excellent communication skills and ability to engage effectively with both business and technical stakeholders. • Experience with Agile and DevOps environments. • Appian Senior or Lead Developer certification strongly preferred. • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and microservices architecture. • Background in Java, .NET, or Python is a plus. Work Environment: Collaborative, agile environment focused on innovation, technical ownership, and continuous learning. This is an opportunity to take strategic accountability for a platform that directly impacts core insurance processes.