About the Role
We’re looking for an Appian Integration Developer to connect Appian applications for a leading bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to core banking, channels, and enterprise services. In this role, you will build secure, resilient, and well-monitored integrations through the bank’s API and middleware layers. This is an onsite role in Riyadh, open to all nationalities, that requires strong Appian integration experience and a solid enterprise integration or Java background.
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Key Responsibilities
- Build Connected Systems, Integration objects, and Appian Web APIs for inbound and outbound services
- Integrate with core banking, CRM, DMS, payment, credit bureau (e.g. SIMAH), and government services (e.g. Nafath, Yakeen) via the bank’s API gateway/ESB
- Implement secure authentication: OAuth 2.0, mTLS, API keys, SAML/OIDC SSO, and LDAP/AD group sync
- Develop custom Java plug-ins (smart services, functions, connected system plug-ins) where out-of-the-box features fall short
- Design for resilience: retries, timeouts, idempotency, error queues, and asynchronous patterns with Kafka/MQ
- Handle file-based and batch integrations (SFTP, bulk loads) securely
- Implement integration logging, monitoring, and alerting; support production incidents
- Produce interface specifications and work with downstream system owners on contract changes
Requirements
- 10+ years of total experience, including 5+ years of Appian integrations
- Strong enterprise integration or Java background
- Appian Certified Senior Developer (mandatory)
- Notice period of 1 month, or immediate joiners preferred
Must Haves
- Expert in Appian Connected Systems, Integrations, and Web APIs
- Strong Java (Java 11+), REST/SOAP, JSON/XML, and OpenAPI/WSDL
- Experience with API gateways and middleware (e.g. Apigee, Kong, IBM ACE/IIB, MuleSoft)
- Messaging: Kafka, IBM MQ, or RabbitMQ
- Security standards for banking integrations, encryption, and secret management
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Nice to Have
- Java or API-platform certification
- Spring Boot microservices
- Open banking experience (SAMA Open Banking Framework)
- Appian RPA
Benefits
Why Join Us
Own the integration backbone of a leading bank in KSA, connecting Appian to core banking, national services, and enterprise platforms at production scale.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on business needs.
