Appian Technical Lead

Software EngineeringHybridFull-timeID: REQ-43663

N2P Systems

Toronto, ON10+ years$110K - $0 CADPosted 1 week ago

Role Overview

## Role Overview Canada Life is 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. ## What We Are Looking For - 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 & Bonus Experience - 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.

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.
## What We Are Looking For
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 & Bonus Experience
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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong proficiency and experience with Appian
Strong proficiency and experience with Workflow Automation
Strong proficiency and experience with Case Management
Strong proficiency and experience with Business Process Design
Strong proficiency and experience with Appian Integrations
Strong proficiency and experience with REST/SOAP APIs
Strong proficiency and experience with Web Services
Strong proficiency and experience with Relational Databases
Strong proficiency and experience with Data Modeling
Strong proficiency and experience with Security
Strong proficiency and experience with Scalability
Strong proficiency and experience with Performance Optimization
Strong proficiency and experience with DevOps
Strong proficiency and experience with CI/CD
Strong proficiency and experience with Agile
Strong proficiency and experience with REST APIs
Strong proficiency and experience with SOAP APIs

Role Pre-Screening Criteria

Applicants will be asked to answer the following qualifying questions when applying for this position:

1Are you legally authorized to work in Canada without visa sponsorship?
2Do you have 10+ years of hands-on experience with Appian in production environments?
3How many years of professional experience do you have with Workflow Automation?
4What is your notice period or earliest available start date?

Target Tech Stack

AppianWorkflow AutomationCase ManagementBusiness Process DesignAppian IntegrationsREST/SOAP APIsWeb ServicesRelational DatabasesData ModelingSecurityScalabilityPerformance OptimizationDevOpsCI/CDAgileAppian CertificationOnBaseECM platformsFinancial ServicesInsuranceAzureMicroservicesEvent-Driven ArchitectureAppian ArchitectureAppian DesignAppian DevelopmentREST APIsSOAP APIsECM

Quick Details

Location: Toronto, ON
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Experience Level: 10+ years
Compensation: $110K - $0 CAD
Domain Focus: Software Engineering
Requisition Ref: REQ-43663

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