Lead Software Engineer

Tyler Technologies; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to enhance application systems and contribute to new developments. In this pivotal role, you will analyze, design, and implement solutions while guiding junior developers. Your expertise in technologies like Java, Angular, and Docker will be essential as you maintain existing applications and ensure their integrity through rigorous testing. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will significantly impact the company's success. If you are passionate about software development and eager to tackle complex challenges, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with database technology.
• Strong knowledge of software development practices and relevant technologies.
• Experience with complex code and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, write, and test code for application systems.
• Maintain existing applications and fix operational deficiencies.
• Guide less experienced team members and achieve departmental goals.

Skills

Software Development

Database Technology

Java

Angular

SQL Server

Docker

REST APIs

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Comparable Work Experience

Tools

Spring Boot

Gradle

Docker

Octopus

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

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Location

Lakewood, Colorado | Plano, Texas | Overland Park, Kansas

Travel

0-5%

Responsibilities

• Participate in analyzing, designing, writing and testing code, documenting and implementing functionally appropriate, technically sound, and well-integrated application systems. This is completed in accordance with customer requirements and organizational methodologies and standards for new application development as well as existing system enhancements.
• Participate in new application development and existing system enhancements by coding system features according to system designs.
• Maintain existing application programs by fixing bugs or clearing up operational deficiencies in both previously released software and software slated for future release.
• Assure program, module and system integrity through thorough testing and adherence to company standards and procedures.
• Work through all phases of the software development life cycle, including research, design, analysis, requirements, implementation, test automation, and maintenance.
• Utilize new technologies and tools to modify products and provide integration with applications developed internally and externally.
• Prepare and modify program and system documentation.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members to ensure knowledge transfer and training are successfully meeting department goals.
• Achieve departmental goals and timelines.
• Demonstrate the ability to take increasingly difficult assignments and successfully implement it with little or no help from more senior resources.
• Demonstrate a high degree of skill, efficiency and be a leader to the less experienced development staff.
• Develop programs that are moderate to complex in nature, adhering to established departmental standards.
• Learn and implement new technologies and architectures within a reasonably quick timeframe while producing and testing high-quality software.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of software development practices, concepts, and technologies obtained through formal training and work experience.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of required programming languages.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the technical/business environment.
• Effectively partner, communicate and negotiate with business analyst, development and support groups in order to gather and communicate business requirements.
• Work on individual programs that are part of a much larger application.
• Adapt to changing products and technologies.
• Fix bugs in existing, often unfamiliar programs, under considerable time constraints.
• Manage and prioritize often conflicting tasks and interruptions so as to minimize their impact on the current deadlines and workload.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or comparable work experience.
• Typically eight or more years of software development experience with database technology.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of software development practices, computer science theory, and understanding of relevant technologies.
• Relevant Technologies:
  • Spring Boot / Java (or similar high level language)
  • Angular / Typescript (or similar front end technology)
  • Relational Databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar)
  • Build Systems (Gradle/Maven)
  • Deployment Systems (Octopus, Harness, or similar)
  • Docker / Container Orchestration
  • Web APIs (SOAP, OData, REST)
• Experience writing and testing complex code to meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated advanced understanding of product architecture and all underlying technologies.
• Demonstrated advanced understanding of development process.
• Demonstrated proficiency with data modeling tools, web services and/or service oriented architecture.
• Experience working well both independently and within a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience providing guidance and direction to less experienced staff.
• Strong negotiation skills with various parties to ensure enhancements to applications are addressed while maintaining/balancing business situations and constrictions.
• Well-developed logical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced, technical environment.
• Keen attention to detail.

State-Specific Salary Range Disclosure Requirements

Salary will generally fall between $77,823 - $125,000 before adjustment for geographic differences. Recruiter can confirm if position is incentive eligible.

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Requisition Number:2025-6752





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