Appian BPM Tech Lead

Job Description

Job title: BPM / Appian Tech Lead

Duration: 6 Months (Contract to Hire)

Location: Jersey City, NJ OR Coppell, TX (Jersey City preferred)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced BPM / Appian Tech Lead to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise BPM solutions using the Appian platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Appian BPM, workflow automation, enterprise integrations, cloud-native deployments, and UI/UX architecture, along with leadership capabilities to drive end-to-end delivery across development, testing, deployment, and support functions.

Primary Responsibilities

Act as a technical expert on BPM / Appian-based applications.

Lead end-to-end design and implementation of BPM solutions using the Appian platform.

Work with Business System Analysts to translate process requirements into optimized BPM workflows.

Drive process automation, workflow orchestration, and case management solutions.

Partner with Infrastructure and Cloud teams to deploy scalable BPM platforms on AWS.

Research and evaluate Appian and BPM solutions aligned with enterprise standards.

Optimize application and workflow performance, reducing latency and bottlenecks.

Leverage AI-assisted tools such as AWS Kiro, Amazon Q, and Microsoft Copilot for development, automation, and documentation.

Ensure integration of BPM solutions with enterprise systems, APIs, and event-driven architectures.

Provide technical leadership across development, testing, deployment, and production support.

Lead UI/UX architecture for BPM applications ensuring intuitive workflows, responsive UI, and consistency.

Ensure adherence to accessibility (WCAG), usability, and enterprise design standards.

Align risk, control, and governance processes within BPM workflows and applications.

Promote best practices in CI/CD, DevOps, and Appian deployment strategies.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 8+ years of related experience.

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of experience in Java/J2EE and BPM platforms.

Strong expertise in the Appian BPM platform including:

Process Modeling

SAIL

Integrations

Experience designing enterprise BPM workflows, case management, and automation solutions.

Strong knowledge of:

Microservices architecture

REST API integrations

Experience working with Appian objects including:

Process Models

Rules

Interfaces

Records

Experience integrating with databases and enterprise systems such as:

Oracle

Snowflake

Hands-on experience with:

AWS Cloud Services

Docker

Kubernetes

Experience with CI/CD tools such as:

Git

Jenkins

Maven

Hands-on experience with AI developer tools including:

AWS Kiro

Amazon Q

Microsoft Copilot

Strong understanding of:

Process optimization

Workflow automation

Business rule implementation

Experience working in Agile methodology and iterative development models.

Strong UI/UX architecture skills including:

Workflow design

Usability principles

Responsive interfaces

Experience with testing frameworks and automation strategies.

Strong understanding of:

Design patterns

Data structures

Scalable architecture

Excellent:

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Preferred / Additional Qualifications

Experience implementing BPM solutions in financial services or regulated industries.

Appian certification preferred:

Level 2 Certification

Lead Developer Certification

Experience with cloud-native BPM deployments and AWS architecture.

Exposure to:

AI/ML-driven workflow automation

Intelligent process automation

Experience defining:

Design systems

UI standards

Enterprise workflow applications

Certifications in:

AWS

Appian

Enterprise Architecture

Pay rate: 65-72.8 USD per Hour Job type: Contract Division: eTeam Inc (US) Category: eTeam United States Reference: 26-45590 Duration: 6 Months