Senior Software Engineer, AWS

Tyler Technologies, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyler Technologies, Inc. in Plano, Texas, is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, AWS, to join the Enterprise Justice team.

You will work as a full-stack engineer using Node.js, Angular/Typescript, and AWS to build scalable, mission-critical solutions for courts and public safety clients. Responsibilities include defining technical standards, building scalable systems, mentoring engineers, participating in hiring, and driving technical roadmaps while maintaining code quality and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically 5+ years of professional software development with leadership.
• Strong experience building serverless applications in AWS.
• Proven track record leading complex technical projects.
• Experience with large-scale system design and production system management.
• Advanced programming with multiple languages and deep ecosystem knowledge.
• Extensive experience with scalable distributed systems and cloud-native patterns.
• Advanced CI/CD, containerization, orchestration, IaC.
• Commitment to secure development practices and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Define and establish technical standards from architectural guidelines.
• Build scalable, maintainable software systems.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies selected by leads.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Participate in hiring processes and technical interviews.
• Collaborate with leadership on technical roadmaps.
• Represent technical perspectives in strategic planning.
• Establish code quality standards and manage technical debt.
• Create technical documentation and knowledge-sharing resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

AWS

Serverless

Leadership

CI/CD

Containerization

Distributed systems

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/Engineering

Tools

Node.js

Angular

TypeScript

AWS

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, AWS

Join the Enterprise Justice team at Tyler Technologies as an Senior Software Engineer! As a full stack engineer, you will work with a wide range of technologies such as Node.js, Angular/Typescript, and AWS building scalable solutions that empower our clients and support mission-critical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define and establish technical standards from architectural guidelines
• Build scalable, maintainable software systems
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies, selected by leads
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers
• Participate in hiring processes and technical interviews
• Collaborate with leadership on technical roadmaps
• Represent technical perspectives in strategic planning
• Establish code quality standards and technical debt management within the team
• Create technical documentation and knowledge-sharing resources
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Participate actively in on-call rotation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field, OR equivalent professional experience demonstrating expert-level programming competency and proven technical leadership capability
• Typically 5+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated progression to technical leadership roles
• Strong experience building serverless applications in AWS
• Proven track record of leading complex technical projects
• Experience with large-scale system design and production system management
• History of contributing to technical decision-making and establishing best practices
• Advanced Programming: Expert-level proficiency in multiple languages with deep ecosystem knowledge
• System Architecture: Extensive experience with scalable, distributed systems and cloud-native patterns
• DevOps & Infrastructure: Advanced CI/CD, containerization, orchestration, infrastructure as code
• Performance & Scale: Application tuning, database optimization, caching, system scaling
• Security & Quality: Deep understanding of secure development practices and quality assurance methodologiesEmerging Technologies: Active knowledge of industry trends and innovative practices
• Technical Leadership: Proven ability to influence technical decisions and establish technical vision
• Mentoring Excellence: Strong coaching skills with track record of developing engineers
• Excellent Communication: Exceptional skills for technical documentation, presentations, cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic Thinking: Balance technical considerations with business objectives
• Change Leadership: Experience driving organizational change and technology adoption
• Advanced Problem Solving: Complex technical and organizational challenge resolution
• May be required to undergo fingerprint background checks for CJIS clearance

Work with our integrated solutions that help courts and public safety organizations of all sizes better protect and serve the public. By helping provide solutions that improve efficiency and response time, you can help serve our citizens and make communities safer.

Location

Plano, Texas

Travel

0-5%

State-Specific Salary Range Disclosure Requirements

Salary will generally fall between $66,585 - $87,612 before adjustment for geographic differences. Recruiter can confirm if position is incentive eligible.

Great Place to Work & Grow Your Career

Come join us as we transform the public sector! Our mission, vision, and values guide everything we do. We're also frequently recognized as a great workplace locally and nationally. See our many awards and accolades.

Taking Care of You & Your Family

Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we invest in our team members by offering competitive benefits to support their health and financial wellness. Learn more about how we care for our people.

Tyler is subject to regulations, guidelines, and/or client requirements relating to the qualifications of Tyler personnel performing certain client work. Because of the nature of this position, it is a requirement that the candidate can successfully pass a federal background check at the time an offer is extended and over the course of employment with Tyler.

Tyler Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request by emailing [e-mail] or by calling 800.646.2633 ext. 791008. Please keep in mind these methods are reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.