Description

You will define and manage the architecture for Appian on Kubernetes, leading complex migrations from on-premises environments. You own the end-to-end deployment lifecycle, from infrastructure-as-code configuration to performance tuning and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture for Appian on Kubernetes, including cluster topology, ingress configuration, and persistent storage strategies.
• Install, configure, and maintain the Appian operator and container images using Helm charts for automated deployment.
• Lead migrations from server-based environments to Kubernetes using the Appian Migration Tool for data packaging, export, and import.
• Develop YAML configurations for Appian Custom Resources to automate provisioning and manage Appian components via Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Configure high-availability settings, resource limits, and persistence for Kafka, Zookeeper, and Search Servers within the cluster.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience with the Appian platform, including 3+ years in a senior architect role specializing in complex migrations.
• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes orchestration on AWS EKS, Azure AKS, or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Direct experience with Appian-specific Kubernetes requirements, including the Appian Operator, Custom Resources, and Persistent Volumes.
• Proficiency in Docker/Podman, Helm, GitLab/Jenkins, Prometheus, and Terraform for DevOps automation.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and JDBC drivers, with specific experience setting up MariaDB, MySQL, or Db2 as data sources.
• Expertise in migrating large-scale Appian applications, including data transformation and source synchronization.
• Ability to ensure security compliance through CA certificate management (cert-manager), secrets management, and image pull policies.

Preferred Skills

• Certified Appian Lead Developer certification.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree