Business Process Automation Engineer

Business Process Automation Engineer – Appian

New York City | Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote

Our client, a leading global investment management firm, is looking for a hands-on Business Process Automation Engineer to help build and scale its enterprise process automation environment.

This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who enjoys being close to the technology while also working directly with business stakeholders. You'll take manual and semi-automated processes and turn them into structured, scalable solutions using Appian.

This is an opportunity to have significant ownership over how automation is designed and implemented across a growing organization.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise workflow applications using Appian


• Build Appian process models, records, interfaces, expression rules, forms, reports, and integrations


• Partner directly with business teams to understand existing processes and identify opportunities for automation


• Translate manual processes, spreadsheets, email-based workflows, and disconnected systems into structured applications


• Build and maintain integrations between Appian and enterprise systems using REST/SOAP APIs and other data sources


• Design approval workflows, case-management processes, notifications, SLA monitoring, and escalation frameworks


• Establish scalable standards around process design, security, governance, and reusable components


• Troubleshoot and enhance existing applications and integrations


• Help shape the longer-term automation architecture as the platform grows

Examples of Projects

You may work on initiatives such as:

• Building an intake and approval workflow for legal document reviews


• Developing operational checklists to ensure critical daily activities are completed


• Creating compliance and tax calendars that track deadlines and missing deliverables


• Automating approval processes and notifications across multiple departments


• Replacing spreadsheet- and email-driven processes with scalable workflow applications

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in process automation, workflow engineering, or enterprise application development


• Strong hands-on Appian development experience


• Experience building Appian process models, records, interfaces, integrations, and expression rules


• Experience integrating Appian with enterprise systems and APIs


• Strong understanding of workflow automation and business process improvement


• Experience designing approval workflows, case-management solutions, and escalation processes


• Ability to work directly with business stakeholders and translate requirements into technical solutions


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills


• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Process Management, or a related field

Nice to Have

• Appian Certified Developer or Senior Developer certification


• Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate / Power Apps)


• Workato or similar integration/automation platforms


• SQL


• RPA experience, including Appian RPA or UiPath


• Microsoft 365 / SharePoint integration experience


• Experience with AI-enabled workflows, intelligent document processing, or Appian AI capabilities


• Financial services, private equity, legal, or professional services experience

Location & Schedule

This position is based in Midtown Manhattan with a hybrid schedule:

Monday–Thursday onsite | Friday remote

Regular working hours are 8:00 AM–6:00 PM ET.