Application Engineer

Tyler Technologies, Inc.; Herndon, Plano, Overland Park (VA, TX, KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyler Technologies, Inc. is seeking an application engineer to design, develop, and support high-performance web-based applications using our low-code platform for business process management in government contexts.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions, perform debugging, and contribute to the full development lifecycle while maintaining security and compliance.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance required for government projects.
• Experience with relational databases and query optimization.
• Understanding of J2EE architecture and server deployment.
• Ability to translate requirements into scalable app logic.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement web-based applications using a low-code platform.
• Support existing solutions through debugging, maintenance, and enhancements.
• Translate requirements into scalable components and configurations.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and QA to deliver features.
• Provide client-facing configuration support and ongoing improvements.
• Perform debugging and unit testing to ensure reliability and performance.
• Contribute to full development lifecycle from planning to post-deployment.
• Document technical details and development decisions.
• Participate in peer code reviews and process improvements.
• Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Relational databases

SQL Server / PostgreSQL / Oracle

J2EE / Tomcat / JBoss / Apache

JSP / iReport

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Tomcat

JBoss

Apache

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Oracle

JSP

iReport

Job description

Software EngineeringHerndon,VirginiaPlano,TexasOverland Park,Kansas
Salary: USD 80000.00 - 125000.00 Annually

Tyler Technologies is seeking an application engineer to design, develop, and support high-performance web-based applications using our low-code platform for business process management. In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that address operational needs for government clients.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement web-based applications using a low-code platform and complementary technologies
• Support existing solutions through issue investigation, debugging, maintenance, and enhancement requests
• Translate business and functional requirements into scalable application components and configurations
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA engineers to deliver features, enhancements, and technical resolutions
• Provide client-facing support for application configuration, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvements
• Perform debugging, issue resolution, and unit testing to ensure software reliability and performance
• Contribute to the full development lifecycle, including planning, implementation, and post-deployment support
• Document technical details and development decisions according to internal standards
• Participate in peer code reviews and support ongoing team process improvements
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including clients and internal teams

Qualifications:

• Must hold an Active Secret Clearance or higher
• Experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle, including schema design and query optimization
• Understanding of J2EE architecture and experience deploying applications with servers such as Tomcat, JBoss, or Apache
• Ability to interpret requirements and develop application logic that aligns with platform capabilities
• Experience working with workflow or data transaction systems
• Familiarity with JSP and reporting tools such as iReport
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and client-facing contexts
• Attention to detail and a focus on maintainability and long-term solution health
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Clearance Requirement:

• Must possess and maintain an active SECRET U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a higher-level clearance if required by customer or contract requirements.