V-Lead Technical Consultant(Appian)

Job Description – Lead Developer

As a Lead Developer, you will spearhead initiatives to optimize and expand our use of the Appian platform across various business functions, this leadership role demands a deep understanding of Appian’s platform capabilities, strategic vision, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into efficient technical solutions. You will lead a team of developers and collaborate closely with business stakeholders to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Roles & Responsibilities of a Lead Developer include:

• Build and oversee the design, development, and implementation of projects in Appian
• Requirement gathering and analysis.
• Build robust Integrations with other peripheral systems, middleware, application. 
• Build and Design Data Models.
• Defining architectural & development standards for the project in adherence to Appian and WNS-Vuram best practices.
• Performing frequent code reviews & ensuring quality of the overall delivery.
• Conduct sophisticated troubleshooting and problem-solving across the Appian platform. 
• Direct and mentor a team of Appian developers and analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. 
• Manage key stakeholder relationships, translating complex business needs into technical specifications and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Drive innovation in Appian, leveraging new technologies and methodologies to enhance service delivery. 
• Hands-on on Appian key capabilities like process modelling, user interface, expressions, plugin analysis, sites, embedded Appian, portals, records (data fabric), SSO/LADP, Admin Console, Logs etc.
• Proficient on database concepts like stored procedures, views, materialized views, triggers, explain statement etc.
• Estimate projects based on high level requirements / RFP
• Build applications with performance optimization guidelines, especially for high volume / usage applications.
• Build demos, PoCs, PoVs for customer stakeholders and internal team on need basis
• Build high-level technical specifications for the solutions.
• Manage Appian upgrade process, ensuring compatibility and minimal disruption
• Lead User Acceptance Testing with business users, BA
• Ability to perform Application deployments
• Oversee infrastructure set up in case of On-Premises projects.
• Working with the on-shore or off-shore team during the development phase
• Working knowledge of Networks and OS platforms (Windows, Linux).
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
• Running all major sprint ceremonies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, MIS, IT, or other related fields.
• 6+ Years of Total experience
• 4-5 years of experience in the development of enterprise-level web applications using Appian.

• At least 1-2 years of experience in leading a team of developers.
• Experience in developing on J2EE platforms, .Net platforms, RDBMS platforms (Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server)
• Good logical and analytical reasoning ability.
• Good team player.
• Fluent English communication and social skills to interact with a global customer base.
• Flexibility to travel.

Preferred Competency Requirements:

• Knowledge of GenAI, AI, RPA, IDP, DevOps, Process Mining tools and technologies will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of Networks and OS platforms (Windows, Linux).
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
• Appian Senior/Lead Developer Certification.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead by example in developing solutions and managing teams.