Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day.  When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

Here at Appian, we’re passionate about technology. We love making it, and we love using it. Joining Appian Engineering will provide you with the opportunity to learn in an environment that values cross-functional collaboration and is committed to personal and professional growth. We want to revolutionise the way people work, and in doing so, we develop the Appian platform to be simple so our customers can thrive.We're looking to build and grow a Test Automation Development function in Chennai with the ongoing mission of reducing manual testing across the entire Appian Platform from Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Performance Testing and more to achieve greater degrees of Automation.  To this end, Appian is looking to hire Mid-Level Software Engineers for Automation Frameworks.About you: 

• You're passionate about software engineering and software quality and leveraging new technology and frameworks to achieve high quality goals through test automation.
• You constantly seek opportunities around automation and you're inherently proactive about staying abreast on emerging test tooling and technologies.
• You are a software engineer skilled in software design and writing maintainable code

To be successful in this role, you will:

• You’re a tinkerer at heart with an innate ability to solve tough system problems.
• Design and Develop automated tests from scratch or on top of existing manual testing plans.
• Develop system level regression and smoke tests that focus on the system as a whole.
• Train teams on the use and extension of the test frameworks and related tools to scale the use of the test infrastructure across Engineering.
• Provide assistance/guidance to the quality engineering team on use of technologies to solve testing problems.
• There are 4 primary roles you'll move between: 
• Defining, designing, developing, maintaining, extending test automation infrastructure, frameworks, and processes.
• Working with teams to build automated test frameworks, infrastructure and test cases in support of their missions.
• Automation of tests focused on the entire breadth of the product for release quality validation.
• Working together with other stakeholders to design the strategies in quality verification and test management.
• You can utilize both object-oriented as well as functional programming approaches in different technologies to implement features effectively.
• Leverage relevant software development experience to radiate best practices and faster development.
• Manage availability, latency, scalability and efficiency of the product by designing reliability into software and systems.
• Have a high degree of personal responsibility for the overall performance of the team, including capabilities, quality, stability and velocity.
• Seek to identify opportunities for code refactoring and performance optimizations on a regular basis and champion these efforts within the team.
• Effectively communicate technical designs verbally and/or in writing for small to medium sized technical audiences. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 - 10+ years experience building and delivering enterprise grade software applications.
• Develop maintainable automated tests using frameworks like WebDriver, FitNesse, Locust, Jmeter, BrowserStack, Appium, Selenium. 
• Builds custom applications for testing as necessary in languages like Java or Python.
• Experience with Linux, bash, and general automation infrastructure is a plus.
• BE/B.Tech/BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• You have been a strong contributor to breakdowns/sizing and design of new feature implementations.
• Agile is your mantra and quality is your goal.

About Appian:Before Appian was a company, it was an idea. Not about a product or a market, but about the culture needed to sustain innovation and value. Today, we help businesses build apps and workflows rapidly, with a low-code automation platform.Appian was founded on the belief that talented and passionate people, given the power and autonomy to excel, will deliver amazing impact. We have worked thoughtfully to create an inclusive, agile and collaborative work environment where employees feel challenged, and all voices are heard. We value and encourage cross-departmental collaboration, and actively seek opportunities to better ourselves and others. Creating impact to us means that when we deliver results, we’re focused on lasting positive change. Join us.

Tools and Resource 

• 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.

About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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