Sr. Application Engineer - Appian

About the Alpha Group Alpha Group is a global consultancy serving the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, Alpha brings together specialist expertise across strategy, management consulting, and technology to support clients throughout the transformation lifecycle. With more than 1,200 clients across asset and wealth management, alternatives, and insurance, Alpha is a trusted advisor for complex change programs. Today, Alpha has 1,180+ consultants supporting clients across North America, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC. In 2024, Bridgepoint - one of the world’s leading listed private asset growth investors - acquired Alpha in recognition of its track record and growth prospects. Our people are central to our success, and many build long careers at Alpha - often staying for a decade or more. We offer a meritocratic environment where you can grow your career, alongside a welcoming culture where you can be yourself and thrive. We’re continuing to grow and are looking for collaborative, innovative, and ambitious colleagues to join Alpha and help shape our next chapter. Why join Alpha? Flexibility that supports real life – We trust you to manage your time in the way that works best. Our hybrid, flexible model helps you balance client delivery and personal commitments without slowing career progression. Inclusive parental leave & family support – We offer generous leave for all parents and a supportive return-to-work culture, including flexible schedules, ramp-up periods, and mentorship. Established yet entrepreneurial – We combine the stability of a global consultancy with the pace of a high-growth firm, giving you autonomy, visibility, and room to shape your career. Learning built in – You’ll receive tailored training, structured mentorship, and up to five paid training days each year, plus on-the-job experience that accelerates growth. Diverse culture and leadership – We’re proud of the diversity in our senior leadership across North America and globally, and we invest in leader development through coaching, communities, and close partner exposure. A supportive environment – We’re meritocratic: impact matters more than face time. We value results, high standards, and collaboration. Sr. Application Engineer – Appian Platform As a Sr. Application Engineer, you will play a crucial role in understanding our customers' unique challenges and tailoring solutions to meet their specific needs. Collaborating closely with the Delivery teams, you will play a pivotal role in designing, managing, and implementing applications that deliver the highest quality experience to our customers using the Appian platform. Responsibilities Support the design or implementation of technology solutions across client-facing domains. Collaborate with Tech Leads to capture requirements and translate our client’s business needs into innovative solutions to accelerate their growth and capacity. Contribute to the implementation of client technology platforms, especially across Insurance and InsurTech. Help translate business requirements into practical and implementable technology solutions. Collaborate with experienced architects, consultants and delivery teams across client engagements. Develop hands-on experience with leading vendor platforms and emerging technologies. Contribute to the development of reusable assets, accelerators and best practices within the Insurance Division. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related field, along with 3+ years' experience in Software Development and 2+ years' experience delivering custom solutions with the Appian platform. Recent professional experience in a modern programming language such as Java, C#, Python, C++, JavaScript, SQL, Ability to strategically problem solve and think outside of the box Consultative Application Engineering experience in relevant domains (Insurance, Financial Services, Consulting) with strong presentation skills. Other Info This position may require up to 50% domestic tra…