Appian QA Engineer

Client Full Address:1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, USA

Remote / WFO / Hybrid:Hybrid

Hire Type (FTE/Contract):Both

Project Duration:1 Year

Day 1 Billing Confirmation:Yes

No. of client interviews for this role:2 interviews (will discuss and have only 1 client round )

Job Summary

We are seeking an experiencedAppian QA Engineer with strong expertise in testing Appian-based workflow and business process applications. The candidate should possess deep understanding of the Appian platform, business process testing, integrations, and quality assurance best practices. This is an onsite client-facing role requiring excellent stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills.

Experience –8 to 10 years

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies for Appian applications.
• Perform Functional, Regression, Integration, System, End-to-End, and UAT testing for Appian solutions.
• Validate Appian workflows, process models, interfaces, records, business rules, reports, and integrations.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, and traceability matrices.
• Identify, track, and manage defects using JIRA or similar tools.
• Collaborate with Appian Developers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and client stakeholders to ensure quality deliverables.
• Validate integrations involving APIs, databases, external systems, and third-party applications.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, and Retrospectives.
• Support production releases, smoke testing, and post-deployment validation.
• Drive quality best practices and continuous improvement initiatives within the project.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong understanding ofAppian Platform including:
  • Process Models
  • SAIL Interfaces
  • Records
  • Reports
  • Expression Rules
  • Integrations
  • Case Management
  • Appian Workflow Automation
• Hands-on experience in testing Appian applications and business process workflows.
• Experience in API testing using Postman, Swagger, or equivalent tools.
• Good knowledge of SQL and database validation.
• Understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or ALM.
• Knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks is advantageous.

Stakeholder & Client Management Skills

• Ability to work directly with client stakeholders, business users, and product owners.
• Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in requirement clarification, test planning discussions, and defect triage meetings.
• Ability to manage expectations across multiple stakeholders and provide clear quality status updates.
• Comfortable leading QA discussions and representing the QA function during client interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Appian Certified Associate Developer or higher certification preferred.
• Experience working in banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, or enterprise workflow transformation programs.
• Experience working in onsite/offshore delivery models.

Success Criteria

• Deliver high-quality Appian applications with minimal production defects.
• Establish strong client confidence through proactive communication and quality ownership.
• Ensure test coverage across workflows, integrations, and business processes.
• Act as the primary QA point of contact for customer and stakeholder interactions.