Build Your Appian Development Team

Appian Max Team — Fri, 31 May 2024 18:59:50 GMT

Current Revision posted to Article by Appian Max Team on 5/31/2024 6:59:50 PM

The primary role of a low-code developer is executing the project backlog and building an application. As a developer gains more experience, they may choose to become either a senior / lead developer or put their skills into becoming a test manager. Whatever the path, a low-code developer often avoids specialization, as the demands of low-code development call for a more multi-disciplinary approach. This makes finding and fostering low-code developer talent unique from traditional high-code recruiting.

When putting together your team of developers, Appian strongly recommends a ‘Team of 3’ structure for most projects, with larger projects or programs consisting of multiple smaller teams. A low-code development team should also strive to be cross-functional, such that anybody can take on any task at any given time. With that in mind, let’s take a look at how to identify, structure, and foster the growth of your low-code development team.

What to look for in a low-code developer

One of the most common challenges faced by organizations is locating and hiring low-code developer talent. Something unique from hiring traditional high-code developers is that low-code developers don’t necessarily need to have heavy technical backgrounds or prior experience with high-code. In fact, some of the most successful low-code developers come from creative or multi-disciplinary backgrounds.

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Although not essential, people with deeper programming skills in Java, C, or other common languages are also great candidates for low-code development. Many experienced high-code developers are drawn to the speed and efficiency of low-code, which gives them the freedom to work on problems that are actually worth their time.

Structure of a low-code development team

The average size of a low-code development team is 3 to 4 people, usually focused on a single project at a time. There is generally a mix of experience levels, starting off with at least one Appian Certified Associate Developer. These are more junior members of the team who are expected to be project ready, but still work under the guidance of more experienced team members. At least one developer on your team should be approaching or have already attained Appian Certified Senior Developer status. Having a senior developer won’t only bring more experience to your projects, but also provide valuable mentorship for less experienced team members.

Since we believe small teams are the most efficient for low code development, we expect our developers to start building additional skills along their learning journeys. We call this the “Developer and _____” approach. This helps drive collaborative thinking and creates for more versatile teams.

There are various specialty areas a low-code developer might focus on, some of which may be driven by larger business needs, or local team requirements. Here’s just a few common pairings we’ve seen:

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. For more information on common developer specialty areas, see How to Skill and Structure Your Team.

Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

At the start of their Appian journeys, developers will have participated in two to three weeks of training under the certified associate developers program. They will have gained some software development and relational database experience, in addition to gaining some familiarity with each Appian components and object types. The program also covers some best practices surrounding the use of each object.

Associate developers, at a high level, should understand the connection between Appian applications and relational databases. They should be able to execute simple SQL database queries (table manipulation), and have a general understanding of the software development lifecycle. This should include knowledge of requirements gathering, so as to better help them contribute to the project team.

Appian certified associate developers are part of the Appian Community and work closely with mentors to further develop their skills and grow their careers.

What to look for

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Certification

Appian Certified Associate Developer

Senior Developers

Senior Developers are able to design, build, test, deploy, and maintain Appian applications. They properly utilize each of Appian’s core components and implement them according to proven design patterns. They can design a relational data model for an application and perform advanced database functions. Furthermore, Senior Developers have an academic understanding of advanced Appian components and configurations such as plugins and connected systems. They often troubleshoot and debug common issues, and know where to locate more information when required.

Senior Developers help guide project teams by performing code reviews and acting as technical resources. They also serve as a point of escalation for junior developers within the team regarding performance and scalability issues. Senior Developers work closely with the client’s internal teams, such as database administrators, DevOps leads, and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

What to look for

Guidelines for hiring a Senior developer are the same as those listed for an Associate developer, with the added requirement that they have between 6 and 12 months of focused Appian project delivery experience.

Certification

Appian Certified Senior Developer

Lead Developers

Lead developers leverage their knowledge of Appian design patterns and deep technical experience to guide the team–and the organization–through project scoping and development. They often advise leaders and planners on the best courses of action. Lead developers also serve as mentors to other developers, providing best practice guidance and the know-how to solve any problems that may arise.

In larger organizations, lead developers aren’t usually focused on a single project at a time. Rather, they might oversee and provide input on several projects simultaneously. The bulk of individual project work happens with the Associate and Senior Developers.

What to look for

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Certification

Appian Certified Lead Developer

Don’t worry if you can’t find a lead developer, or even a senior developer, from the get-go. Many successful organizations choose to recruit associate developers, or train their own IT staff to become associate developers. These associate developers are then paired with external project delivery services while they gain experience. At highly advanced levels, organizations also take advantage of Appian’s expert services, where we can provide high level advice and guidance while your own developers grow.

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

Quality assurance experts, sometimes called Test Managers, need familiarity with the QA tools and approaches your organization uses. They should already be comfortable using common testing tools, e.g. FitNesse, Selenium, Cucumber, etc. A test manager also needs to be comfortable communicating discovered issues with the development team, so communication skills are a must-have.

What to look for

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

Additional Training

Supporting low-code developers along their journey is Appian Academy. Through the Academy program, Appian offers both free and paid training opportunities to support a new hire with no Appian experience all the way through Senior Developer. The learning path is self-paced, making the program flexible and convenient for learners.

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Build Your Appian Development Team

Appian Max Team — Fri, 31 May 2024 18:59:31 GMT

Revision 18 posted to Article by Appian Max Team on 5/31/2024 6:59:31 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

Appian certified associate developers are part of the Appian Community and work closely with mentors to further develop their skills and grow their careers.

What to look for

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Certification

Appian Certified Associate Developer

Senior Developers

What to look for

Certification

Appian Certified Senior Developer

Lead Developers

What to look for

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Certification

Appian Certified Lead Developer

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

What to look for

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

Additional Training

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Build Your Appian Development Team

Appian Max Team — Fri, 31 May 2024 18:56:02 GMT

Revision 17 posted to Article by Appian Max Team on 5/31/2024 6:56:02 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

Appian certified associate developers are part of the Appian Community and work closely with mentors to further develop their skills and grow their careers.

What to look for

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Certification

Appian Certified Associate Developer

Senior Developers

What to look for

Certification

Appian Certified Senior Developer

Lead Developers

What to look for

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Certification

Appian Certified Lead Developer

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

What to look for

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

Additional Training

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Build Your Appian Development Team

Appian Max Team — Fri, 31 May 2024 18:53:19 GMT

Revision 16 posted to Article by Appian Max Team on 5/31/2024 6:53:19 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. For more information on common developer speciality areas, see How to Skill and Structure Your Team.

Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

Appian certified associate developers are part of the Appian Community and work closely with mentors to further develop their skills and grow their careers.

What to look for

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Certification

Appian Certified Associate Developer

Senior Developers

What to look for

Certification

Appian Certified Senior Developer

Lead Developers

What to look for

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Certification

Appian Certified Lead Developer

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

What to look for

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

Additional Training

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Build Your Appian Development Team

Appian Max Team — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:51:35 GMT

Revision 15 posted to Article by Appian Max Team on 4/18/2024 3:51:35 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

There are various supplemental skills a low-code developer might pick up, some of which may be driven by larger business needs, or local team requirements. Here’s just a few common pairings we’ve seen:

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

Appian certified associate developers are part of the Appian Community and work closely with mentors to further develop their skills and grow their careers.

What to look for

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Certification

Appian Certified Associate Developer

Senior Developers

What to look for

Certification

Appian Certified Senior Developer

Lead Developers

What to look for

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Certification

Appian Certified Lead Developer

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

What to look for

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

Additional Training

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Build Your Appian Development Team

joel.larin — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:13:36 GMT

Revision 14 posted to Article by joel.larin on 2/20/2024 3:13:36 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

Appian certified associate developers are part of the Appian Community and work closely with mentors to further develop their skills and grow their careers.

What to look for

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Certification

Appian Certified Associate Developer

Senior Developers

What to look for

Certification

Appian Certified Senior Developer

Lead Developers

What to look for

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Certification

Appian Certified Lead Developer

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

What to look for

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

Additional Training

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Build Your Appian Development Team

joel.larin — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:02:33 GMT

Revision 13 posted to Article by joel.larin on 6/2/2023 1:02:33 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

Appian certified associate developers are part of the Appian Community and work closely with mentors to further develop their skills and grow their careers.

What to look for

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Certification

Appian Certified Associate Developer

Senior Developers

What to look for

Certification

Appian Certified Senior Developer

Lead Developers

What to look for

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Certification

Appian Certified Lead Developer

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

What to look for

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

Additional Training

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Build Your Appian Development Team

joel.larin — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:49:15 GMT

Revision 12 posted to Article by joel.larin on 3/23/2023 5:49:15 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

Appian certified associate developers are part of the Appian Community and work closely with mentors to further develop their skills and grow their careers.

What to look for

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Certification

Appian Certified Associate Developer

Senior Developers

What to look for

Certification

Appian Certified Senior Developer

Lead Developers

What to look for

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Certification

Appian Certified Lead Developer

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

What to look for

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

Additional Training

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Build Your Appian Development Team

joel.larin — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:46:57 GMT

Revision 11 posted to Article by joel.larin on 3/23/2023 5:46:57 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

Appian certified associate developers are part of the Appian Community and work closely with mentors to further develop their skills and grow their careers.

What to look for

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Certification

Appian Certified Associate Developer

Senior Developers

What to look for

Certification

Appian Certified Senior Developer

Lead Developers

What to look for

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Certification

Appian Certified Lead Developer

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

Additional Training

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Build Your Appian Development Team

joel.larin — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:43:16 GMT

Revision 10 posted to Article by joel.larin on 3/23/2023 5:43:16 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

What to look for

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Certification

Appian Certified Associate Developer

Appian certified associate developers are part of the Appian Community and work closely with mentors to further develop their skills and grow their careers.

Senior Developers

Lead Developers

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

Appian Certification and Training

The easiest way of validating a team member’s qualifications is through the Appian Certification Program. We have three certification exams correlating to associate, senior, and lead positions. A global team of Appian practitioners representing several organizations constructed the exams from their real-world experience.

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joel.larin — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:38:56 GMT

Revision 9 posted to Article by joel.larin on 3/23/2023 5:38:56 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

What to look for

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Appian certified associate developers are part of the Appian Community and work closely with mentors to further develop their skills and grow their careers. Senior Developers have the same background guidelines as an Associate Developer, but also have 6-12 months of Appian project experience to draw from in addition to additional training.

Certification

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users

Senior Developers

Lead Developers

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

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Build Your Appian Development Team

joel.larin — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:36:43 GMT

Revision 8 posted to Article by joel.larin on 3/23/2023 5:36:43 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Senior Developers

Lead Developers

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

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Build Your Appian Development Team

joel.larin — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:33:03 GMT

Revision 7 posted to Article by joel.larin on 3/23/2023 5:33:03 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Senior Developers

Lead Developers

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

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Build Your Appian Development Team

joel.larin — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:25:01 GMT

Revision 6 posted to Article by joel.larin on 3/23/2023 5:25:01 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Senior Developers

Lead Developers

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

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Build Your Appian Development Team

joel.larin — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:21:44 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Article by joel.larin on 3/23/2023 5:21:44 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Lead Developers

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

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Build Your Appian Development Team

joel.larin — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:37:12 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Article by joel.larin on 3/16/2023 1:37:12 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

The average size of a low-code development team is 3 to 4 people, usually focused on a single project at a time. There is generally a mix of experience levels, starting off with at least one Appian Certified Associate Developer. These are junior members of the team who are expected to be project ready, but still work under the guidance of more experienced team members. At least one developer on your team should be approaching or have already attained Appian Certified Senior Developer status. Having a senior developer won’t only bring more experience to your projects, but also provide valuable mentorship for more junior team members.

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Lead Developers

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Don’t worry if you can’t find a lead developer, or even a senior developer, from the get-go. Many successful organizations choose to recruit junior developers, or train their own IT staff to become junior developers. These junior developers are then paired with external project delivery services while they gain experience. At highly advanced levels, organizations also take advantage of Appian’s expert services, where we can provide high level advice and guidance while your own developers grow.

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

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Build Your Low-Code Development Team

Matt Berry — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:51:31 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Article by Matt Berry on 1/30/2023 8:51:31 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

The average size of a low-code development team is 3 to 4 people, usually focused on a single project at a time. There is generally a mix of experience levels, starting off with at least one Appian Certified Associate Developer. These are junior members of the team who are expected to be project ready, but still work under the guidance of more experienced team members. At least one developer on your team should be approaching or have already attained Appian Certified Senior Developer status. Having a senior developer won’t only bring more experience to your projects, but also provide valuable mentorship for more junior team members.

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Lead Developers

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

Prior Appian experience in a senior developer role
4+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
2+ years of experience in software delivery or software development
Working knowledge of application servers, web servers, operating systems, and web application architectural concepts
Familiarity with web services, FTP, JMS, and other web integration technologies

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

4+ years related experience working in a business role with IT and technical staff/stakeholders
2+ years experience owning quality assurance tasks on a technical project
Familiarity with testing enterprise software applications
Superb communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

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Build Your Low-Code Development Team

joel.larin — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 03:18:54 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Article by joel.larin on 12/12/2022 3:18:54 AM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

The average size of a low-code development team is 3 to 4 people, usually focused on a single project at a time. There is generally a mix of experience levels, starting off with at least one Appian Certified Associate Developer. These are junior members of the team who are expected to be project ready, but still work under the guidance of more experienced team members. At least one developer on your team should be approaching or have already attained Appian Certified Senior Developer status. Having a senior developer won’t only bring more experience to your projects, but also provide valuable mentorship for more junior team members.

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

At the start of their Appian journeys, developers will have participated in two to three weeks of training under the certified associate developers program. They will have gained some software development and relational database experience, in addition to gaining some familiarity with each of Appian’s components and object types. The program also covers some best practices surrounding the use of each object.

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Appian certified associate developers are part of the Appian Community and work closely with mentors to further develop their skills and grow their careers.

Lead Developers

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

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Build Your Low-Code Development Team

Devon Lee — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:18:07 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Article by Devon Lee on 12/9/2022 5:18:07 PM

What to look for in a low-code developer

That being said, here are some general technical requirements every low-code candidate should have:

Familiarity with Agile software delivery methodology
An understanding of how people use software and what makes for a good user experience
An aptitude for problem solving
Some experience with HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other relatively simple programming languages

Structure of a low-code development team

The average size of a low-code development team is 3 to 4 people, usually focused on a single project at a time. There is generally a mix of experience levels, starting off with at least one Appian Certified Associate Developer. These are junior members of the team who are expected to be project ready, but still work under the guidance of more experienced team members. At least one developer on your team should be approaching or have already attained Appian Certified Senior Developer status. Having a senior developer won’t only bring more experience to your projects, but also provide valuable mentorship for more junior team members.

Developer / User Experience (UX) specialists
Developer / Architect
Developer / Scrum Master
Developer / Data Modeler
Developer / Integration Expert
Developer / Test Manager

Some of these additional roles naturally connect with the associate, senior, and lead developer positions. For example, the lead developer often serves as the project architect, while senior developers may also serve as scrum masters or RPA ninjas. Let’s take a closer look at each developer role individually and see how to best acquire and foster the talent needed for low-code success.

Associate Developer

At the start of their Appian journeys, developers will have participated in two to three weeks of training under the certified associate developers program. They will have gained some software development and relational database experience, in addition to gaining some familiarity with each of Appian’s components and object types. The program also covers some best practices surrounding the use of each object.

Here’s some additional guidelines to look for in an associate developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Appian certified associate developers are part of the Appian Community and work closely with mentors to further develop their skills and grow their careers.

Lead Developers

Here’s some additional requirements to look for in a lead developer:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

Quality Assurance / Test Managers

Here's some general requirements to look for in a test manager:

2+ years related experience working in a technical role with business users or end users
1+ year experience in software delivery or software development
Experience with configuration, deployment, and testing of enterprise software applications
Strong background in relational database design and SQL
Strong problem solving and design skills
Strong communication and presentation skills

There is usually overlap between test managers and low-code developers. When possible, look for a developer on your team to take on the role of test manager.

Appian Certified Training

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