Manager, Software Development (Developer Experience)

OverviewJoin to apply for the Manager, Software Development (Developer Experience) role at Appian UK.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.Our Engineering Enablement team is growing. This team empowers the Engineering Department to achieve maximum productivity and ensure the reliability of customer systems by providing valuable insights, effective tools, and best practices. As a Manager of Software Development within this team, you will provide technical leadership in a specific technology area while actively contributing to the development of high-quality software. You will spend the majority of your time hands-on—designing, coding, and reviewing—while also mentoring engineers to grow their skills and managing key HR responsibilities. By fostering a collaborative environment and removing obstacles, you will help developers write and test code efficiently before pushing changes to source control, aligning technical efforts with business goals. This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian values in-person collaboration as a key driver of our mission. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure continued collaboration and teamwork. In This Role, You WillLeverage knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to write software in a full-stack web and mobile environment.Radiate best practices and faster development by applying relevant software development experience.Provide deep technical understanding in a specific technology layer or area of the product, with effective code reviews and technical feedback.Manage up to 6 direct reports through mentoring and coaching.Develop and guide the career paths of direct reports.Provide input to create staffing plans with departmental leadership.Be an agent for change at the team and departmental level.Foster a culture of learning and growth.Perform HR management tasks related to direct reports (e.g., timesheet approval, communication of raises and bonuses, performance reviews). Basic QualificationsB.S. in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.10+ years in software development.1+ years as a mentor or manager. Tools and ResourcesTraining and Development: Onboarding focuses on skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program as widely used resources.Growth Opportunities: Leadership program for new and aspiring managers, Appian University department training, skills-based training, and tuition reimbursement to support education and munity: Community rooted in respect with 8 employee-led affinity groups to help employees build networks and participate in activities across Appian. About AppianAppian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize complex processes. For more information, visit . [Nasdaq: APPN] EEO statement: Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at . Only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this address. Appian’s Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-04