Senior Software Engineer - Java / Hibernate at 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. Imagine building the analytics layer that millions of business users rely on to understand their data. At Appian, we don’t just ship features, we build the reporting, charting, and AI-powered insights engine at the heart of the Appian platform. Our work spans from interactive chart builders and drag-and-drop dashboards to LLM-powered copilots that generate KPIs and insight summaries from process data. If you want to work across the full stack, from database schema design to chart components to AI prompt pipelines, this is the role. About the Role: We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who thrives in a multi-language, full-stack environment and wants to shape how enterprise users discover insights from their data. You’ll design and build features end-to-end: from schema migrations and Spring/Hibernate service layers, through Java and SAIL (our proprietary functional UI language) with Redux state management, to TypeScript/React chart components. On the AI side, you’ll extend our LLM copilot infrastructure, building prompt pipelines, validation actions, and suggestion services that use large language models to generate KPIs, insight summaries, and event recommendations from process mining data. What You’ll Do: • Design and implement full-stack features across Java services, SAIL interfaces, and React/TypeScript chart components • Build and extend AI copilot pipelines that use LLMs to generate process insights, KPI suggestions, and actionable recommendations • Own features from database schema (Liquibase/JPA) through API layer (Spring) to interactive UI • Develop rich data visualization experiences: chart configuration UIs, dashboard builders, and report designers • Write interface-first Java with constructor injection and proper layering • Contribute to SAIL system rules using functional programming patterns, Redux state management, and deferred evaluation • Build and maintain TypeScript/React chart widgets that render complex configurations • Lead feature development with spec-driven workflows, mentor engineers, and conduct thorough code reviews • Ensure reliability through comprehensive testing (unit expression tests, integration tests, UI tests, migration tests) • Collaborate on feature breakdowns, sizing, and architectural decisions with your squad What We’re Looking For: Required: • BS in Computer Science (4+ years experience) or MS in Computer Science (2+ years experience) • Strong Java fundamentals - Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA, interface-first architecture, dependency injection • Experience building interactive web UIs with TypeScript/React (or similar component frameworks) • Comfort with functional programming concepts (immutability, higher-order functions, declarative UI) • Experience with relational databases - schema design, migrations, query optimization • Demonstrated ability to work across multiple languages and layers in a single feature • Strong testing discipline - unit, integration, and UI-level tests • Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor others Preferred: • Experience with data visualization libraries (Highcharts, D3, Chart.js, or similar) • Experience integrating LLMs/AI into production features (prompt engineering, pipeline design, response validation) • Familiarity with Redux or similar state management patterns • Experience with Gradle build systems and CI/CD pipelines • Background in analytics, reporting, or business intelligence tooling • Experience with process mining or operational intelligence This role is based at our ​h​eadquarters in ​McLean, Virginia. 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. 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 process automation technology. 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 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. 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