Appian Technical Lead
Work mode: On-site · Location: Toronto, Canada · Schedule: Full Time.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Appian Technical Lead to design, develop, and lead enterprise-grade Appian solutions supporting digital transformation and platform modernization initiatives. The role provides technical leadership to ensure scalable, high-performing, and secure low-code applications aligned with enterprise architecture standards, including integration with enterprise systems such as OnBase.
Key Responsibilities:
• Define Appian architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices.
• Lead the design and development of scalable Appian applications and workflows.
• Guide development teams on Appian implementation, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Design and implement integrations between Appian and enterprise systems, including OnBase, APIs, and databases.
• Ensure application security, data integrity, and compliance with enterprise standards.
• Establish development governance, CI/CD practices, and deployment standards.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, business stakeholders, and product teams.
• Review and approve solution designs to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Lead troubleshooting, performance tuning, and issue resolution.
• Drive reusable component development and platform best-practice adoption.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• 7+ years of experience in application development and solution architecture.
• Strong expertise in Appian design, development, and architecture.
• Experience with workflow automation, case management, and business process design.
• Proficiency in Appian integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, web services, and databases.
• Experience with relational databases and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery models.
• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Appian certifications at Senior/Lead Developer or Architect level.
• Experience integrating Appian with OnBase or ECM platforms.
• Experience in financial services or insurance.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, with Azure preferred.
• Knowledge of microservices and event-driven architecture.