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Principal Software Engineer

Appian Corporation - India💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Primary technical strategist shaping the architectural foundation of the low-code and automation platform.

Role type

Principal Software Engineer (Platform Architecture)

Builds

Core platform libraries, high-risk prototypes, internal tools, SDKs, and AI-native features.

Domain

Low-code automation, enterprise software, cloud-native distributed systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Architecting large-scale distributed systems, Java, Cloud-Native ecosystems, AI/ML at scale, AWS multi-region deployments, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD automation, high-performance SQL/NoSQL/Vector Databases, enterprise-grade security

Preferred skills

Transformational leadership in technological migrations, business acumen, influencing without authority

Technologies

Java, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, SQL, NoSQL, Vector Databases

Responsibilities

Define long-term architectural vision and governance, identify systemic technical risks, develop internal tools and SDKs, conduct deep-dive troubleshooting for complex production issues, promote AI-native engineering practices, lead development of core platform libraries, mentor lead and senior engineers, ensure operational resilience with self-healing systems

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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