Fintech HI.RE

Appian Technical Lead & Presales Leader - Sydney, Australia

Fintech HI.RE  •  Sydney, AU (Hybrid)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

We are seeking an Appian Technical Lead & Presales Leader to drive both technical delivery and business growth in the Appian practice. This is a hybrid role requiring a mix of hands-on Appian expertise and client-facing presales leadership.

The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable in leading Appian implementation projects and engaging with clients to position Appian as the solution of choice for their digital transformation needs.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of Appian-based applications.
  • Architect scalable and high-performance Appian solutions that meet client requirements.
  • Provide technical mentorship to Appian developers and solution architects.
  • Ensure best practices, coding standards, and governance in Appian implementations.
  • Drive performance tuning, debugging, and troubleshooting of Appian applications.

Presales & Client Engagement

  • Work with clients, sales teams, and business stakeholders to drive Appian solution adoption.
  • Conduct technical demos, proof-of-concepts (POCs), and workshops to showcase Appian capabilities.
  • Develop Appian proposals, solution designs, and RFP responses for new business opportunities.
  • Act as the trusted advisor for customers evaluating Appian for digital transformation.
  • Identify business challenges and align Appian solutions to client pain points.

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in IT consulting, solution architecture, and application development.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Appian BPM (versions 20+ preferred).
  • Strong presales experience ability to engage clients, articulate value, and lead presentations.
  • Deep knowledge of Appian architecture, integrations (REST, SOAP, RPA), security, and DevOps best practices.
  • Strong understanding of low-code automation, business process management (BPM), and case management.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills able to liaise with both technical and business teams.
  • Appian certifications (Appian Lead Developer / Appian Solutions Architect) preferred.

Why Join?

  • Work with a top-tier multinational IT consulting firm on cutting-edge Appian projects.
  • Hybrid role where you can apply both technical and business expertise.
  • Opportunity to influence enterprise clients and drive Appian adoption across industries.
  • Competitive remuneration package & career growth opportunities.
Fintech HI.RE

About Fintech HI.RE

Fintech HI.RE is your trusted global recruitment partner for the fintech, payments, and banking sectors — combining executive search precision with offshore delivery capability.

Founded in 2024 by Cliff van Tonder, a veteran of the global fintech and financial-services industry, Fintech HI.RE brings over two decades of leadership experience from firms including Zafin, Finastra, Temenos, BNP Paribas, SOFGEN and FIS.

We’re not traditional recruiters — we’re fintech insiders who’ve built, scaled, and led teams ourselves. That means we understand the complexity of hiring for transformation, whether it’s modernising core banking, building AI-first payment platforms, or scaling SaaS delivery teams.

What We Do

1️⃣ Executive Search — We connect banks, fintechs, and system integrators with the leaders who shape what’s next — from product and payments executives to transformation specialists and non-executive directors.

2️⃣ Offshore Resourcing — Through our permanent workforce in India, we give clients access to highly-skilled fintech and banking professionals who deliver speed, certainty, and value. Whether augmenting delivery squads or supporting platform modernisation, we supply dependable talent ready to perform.

Our Edge

Deep fintech and payments domain knowledge

Founder-led relationships built on accountability and transparency

“Human Intelligence” – a smarter, more personal approach to executive hiring

Fintech HI.RE Australia partners with clients across APAC to help them scale leadership and delivery capacity with precision and integrity.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Brisbane, AU
Year Founded
2024
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