Appian Corporation
Associate Application Engineer (2026 Graduates)
About this role
Appian seeks an Associate Application Engineer to design and build custom enterprise applications with embedded AI and workflow automation for internal business teams. This entry-level role offers immediate ownership and visibility, combining technical expertise in process automation to solve real-world operational challenges while working in a collaborative, in-office environment in McLean, Virginia.
What you'll do
- Build and deploy custom internal applications with business logic, automated workflows, and AI capabilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to translate operational challenges into technical solutions
- Design scalable architecture and integrate complex data structures using data modeling principles
- Optimize internal system performance, security, and UI/UX design alongside senior engineers
- Participate in agile development cycles, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving sessions
What they're looking for
- SQL, Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript programming
- Data modeling and database design
- AI-powered process automation
- Enterprise application development
- Business analysis and stakeholder communication
- Agile development methodologies
- Salesforce or ServiceNow (preferred)
- Automated workflow design
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible time off
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness programs
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Appian Corporation
Appian builds a low-code platform for designing and deploying enterprise applications with embedded AI, workflow automation, and intelligent agent capabilities. The company is hiring software engineers, security specialists, consultants, and support professionals to build custom solutions, secure AI-powered systems, support cloud operations, and deliver digital transformations for enterprise and government clients.
- Website
- appian.com
Likely interview questions
- Tell us about your experience with coding languages like SQL, Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript. Can you walk through a specific project or assignment where you applied one of these?
- This role involves translating business challenges from internal departments into technical solutions. Describe a time when you had to communicate a technical concept to a non-technical person or stakeholder.