Business Process Automation Engineer
81 northNew York, NY
Business Process Automation Engineer
81 northNew York, NY
3 days ago
Occupations
Computer Systems AnalystsBusiness Operations Specialists, All OtherComputer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsAbout the role
Business Process Automation Engineer – AppianNew York City | Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day RemoteOur 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 AppianBuild 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 experienceExperience building Appian process models, records, interfaces, integrations, and expression rules
- Experience integrating Appian with enterprise systems and APIsStrong 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 platformsSQLRPA experience, including Appian RPA or UiPathMicrosoft 365 / SharePoint integration experienceExperience 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.
Matching similar jobs
JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Computer Systems Analysts
Industry
Custom Computer Programming Services
Posted
3 days ago
Tired of running searches?
Rank the roles you'd take once, and matches like these arrive on their own.
CREATE PROFILE