Job description

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

Why Appian?
Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

Appian is seeking:

Appian is seeking a Senior Developer Advocate to join our Developer Relations team. Reporting to the Manager of Developer Relations, your mission is to engage, retain, excite, and educate developers on Appian's strategy and innovations. You will serve as an Appian evangelist, showcasing the excitement of Appian's technology and the immense value of pursuing a career as an Appian developer. You will also act as a crucial internal advocate, ensuring the voice of the developer is heard throughout Appian.

You will be responsible for:

Driving content and interactions at both digital and in-person engagement initiatives to build a thriving developer ecosystem. Success in your first year will be defined by your ability to produce high-impact technical content, successfully lead hands-on workshops, engage and connect with developers digitally and measurably increase Appian developer excitement and retention.

Location and Work Policy:

This role is based at our Appian Chennai office. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian..

In this role you will:

Engage with developers through comprehensive digital experiences and high-energy in-person events.
Produce compelling content and hands-on experiences tailored for digital mediums and interactive workshops.
Evangelize Appian's newest technology to developers and promote the long-term value of a developer career.
Act as the internal voice for developers, synthesizing community feedback to influence Appian's strategy.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, candidates should possess the following:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field of study.

Years of Experience

3-5 years of direct experience working as an Appian developer.

Skills:

Deep technical proficiency in implementing solutions on the Appian platform.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills for live workshops and digital content creation.
Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into engaging, accessible learning experiences.

Tools and Resources

Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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