Job Title: Appian Software Developer Location: New Jersey or New York Type: Hybrid Take the next step in your career with us. Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge. We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs. Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members. Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced and innovative Software Developer to join our IT team at Allied World. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of software applications and solutions that support our insurance business. As a key technical resource, you will work closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions while mentoring junior developers and driving technical excellence. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex software applications that support business objectives. * Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals. * Architect scalable, efficient, and secure solutions for web and software applications. * Write, review, and optimize clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices. * Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical leadership and code reviews. * Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve critical application issues in a timely manner. * Drive the adoption of new technologies, tools, and processes to improve team productivity and system performance. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate applications with other business systems. * Ensure adherence to software development life cycle (SDLC) processes, including testing, deployment, and documentation. * Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend and implement innovative solutions. Skills and Requirements: * 5 years of professional experience in software development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions. * 2 years of experience in Appian development, with experience in BPM applications and leading teams for senior roles * Technical Skills: Proficiency in Appian Designer, SAIL, Process Modeler, and data modeling. * Strong understanding of REST and SOAP webservices with experience integrating Appian with other various platforms * Solid understanding of Appian architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices. * Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Experience with Agile Methodologies and working in fast-paced environments. Additional Preferred skills: o Experience with web development frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, .NET, or similar) is a plus o Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and microservices architecture is a plus. o Expertise with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines. * Certification: Associated Developer certification is a plus * Prior experience in the insurance or financial services industry is a plus. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). About Fairfax Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and investment management. Working at Allied World Our team of over 1,400 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us: * Instant membership in the Allied World Family - a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey. * A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program. * Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources Global Presence We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug. Our Business Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverage since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allows us to think and respond in non-traditional ways. Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regu lation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate. To learn more, visit awac.com, or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/alliedworld and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/allied-world.