Overview
My client, based near Manchester, is looking for a Lead Appian Consultant to take ownership of technical direction across several internal Appian programmes within a multi-organisation environment. This role blends hands-on delivery, architectural oversight, and team leadership, working closely with product and delivery stakeholders to ensure solutions are well-designed, accurately estimated, and delivered to a high standard.
You’ll act as the technical authority for the Appian platform, guiding key decisions, contributing directly to complex builds, and developing people and practices to create a scalable, long-term Appian capability.
This is an internally focused role, centred on building consistency, reusability, and strong engineering standards across multiple teams and organisations.
What You’ll Be Doing
Platform & Technical Leadership
* Set technical direction for Appian solutions aligned to wider business priorities
* Design secure, scalable applications based on business requirements
* Establish and maintain development standards, patterns, and architectural guidance
* Resolve complex technical challenges relating to performance, integrations, or design
Planning, Estimation & Delivery Support
* Lead technical estimation activities and contribute to delivery planning
* Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, and dependency management
* Ensure delivery velocity is balanced with quality and long-term sustainability
Development & Quality Oversight
* Build and maintain advanced Appian components including interfaces, workflows, records, and integrations
* Review designs and code to ensure consistency and quality
* Proactively manage technical debt and architectural risk
* Support release planning, deployments, and environment stability
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Work closely with Product Owners to ensure solutions meet business and user needs
* Partner with delivery leads to manage risks, timelines, and dependencies
* Communicate technical decisions clearly to non-technical stakeholders
* Contribute to platform roadmap and continuous improvement initiatives
What My Client Is Looking For
Core Experience
* Strong hands-on experience delivering Appian solutions
* Deep knowledge of Appian components including interfaces, workflows, data, security, and integrations
* Solid understanding of relational databases and system integration patterns
* Experience working within Agile and traditional delivery environments
Desirable Experience
* Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control, automated testing)
* Experience in regulated or data-sensitive environments
* Strong understanding of secure development and compliance considerations
* Interest or experience in Appian AI or intelligent automation
Benefits
* 37.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday
* FlexibleWorking
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company pension
* Private health insurance available after 12 months
* Supportive and flexible working environment
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