Basic information
Job Name:
Manager, Appian Developer
Location:
Washington, DC
Line of Business:
Global Technology & Solutions
Job Function:
Investor Services
Date:
Monday, March 24, 2025
Manager, Appian Developer
The Carlyle Group
Software Engineering
Washington, USA
USD 160k-180k / year
Posted on Mar 25, 2025
Position Summary
Carlyle Alpinvest is seeking an Appian Developer to provide technical leadership on the Carlyle Alpinvest Technology team within the Global Technology & Solutions (GTS) department. This team supports fund, investor, deal and financial accounting business process functions within the segment using Carlyle’s enterprise Appian platform. This role will be critical in executing the technology roadmap focused on accelerating business process, eliminating offline & manual data hand-offs, and integrating upstream and downstream applications. This role will require collaboration with teams supporting various technology landscapes to collectively deliver products/reports that bring value to the Carlyle Alpinvest segment. A continuous improvement mindsight is critical as GTS is looked at as a strategic business partner that proactively identifies opportunities for technology to support firm objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Appian developers building applications and automating processes in support of Alpinvest process initiatives.
- Build and maintain applications using Appian’s full development suite (interfaces, process models, expressions, sites, etc.).
- Facilitate regular agile development activities including refinement of user stories, regular sprint ceremonies and delivery of features within the framework.
- Guide developers in applying best practices for design, testing, and deployment.
- Support test case development, automation, user testing, and change management.
- Coordinate deployments, track releases, and maintain appropriate documentation for applications being built.
- Analyze, validate and model application data according to requirements and best practices.
- Collaborate with segment and platform architects to design integration interfaces between Appian and other systems.
- Mentor team members and manage offshore consultants, including workload and sprint execution.
- Oversee production support and proactively implement health checks, automations, and resolution workflows.
- Lead process reviews, fit-gap analysis, and optimization strategies.
- Plan and support Appian platform upgrades.
- Leverage AWS and Appian cloud architecture to enhance scalability.
Qualifications
Education & Certificates
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Concentration in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems preferred
- BPM analyst certification is preferred.
Professional Experience and Competencies
- Minimum of 6 years of overall relevant technical experience, required
- 5+ years of experience in business/system analysis, process improvement, and Appian implementation.
- Deep expertise in Appian, SQL, and integration architectures; Appian plugin development experience is a plus.
- Proven track record managing cross-functional onshore/offshore teams and developing Appian/.NET solutions.
- Skilled in issue triage, RCA, and SLA management.
- Experience with Agile, DevOps, and change management methods and tools (Service Now/JIRA)
- Strong understanding of fund and investor lifecycle, accounting, and investment structures.
- Competent in data reconciliation, SQL reporting, and data integration with data warehouses/MDM.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to balance priorities, align to business priorities, and work independently.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Benefits/Compensation
The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications.
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $160,000 to $180,000.
In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $441 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 636 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2024. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 29 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Investment Solutions - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.
At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.