Software Engineering Manager, Corrections Solutions

Tyler Technologies; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Health and financial wellness support

Job summary

Tyler Technologies in Franklin, Tennessee is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to oversee a dynamic team delivering innovative public sector software solutions. You will lead efforts in software development, embracing Agile methodologies, while promoting a culture of innovation.

This hybrid role requires you to be onsite three days a week, contributing to a mission-driven environment that changes lives through technology. A successful candidate will have a strong software background and exceptional leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of leadership in software development required.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for teamwork and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software development processes and lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Drive the adoption of Agile methodologies and improve DevOps practices.
• Coach your team to foster growth and employee development.

Skills

Leadership in software development

Agile methodologies

DevOps principles

Interpersonal communication

SaaS product delivery

Education

Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Agile tools

DevOps tools

Job description

Software Engineering Manager, Corrections Solutions

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Who we are and why you want to work here?

Are you seeking a career with a stable, industry‑leading, debt‑free company? Are you driven by a deep passion for social impact, eager to make a difference for individuals seeking a second chance at life? If so, we invite you to join our elite and mission‑driven team working together to change incarceration in America and create a brighter future for those who need it most.

Tyler Technologies is a leading technology company specializing in developing innovative software solutions for the public sector. We are hiring to continue to fuel our ongoing steady growth and set the stage for our future.

What is the job?

Do you have software development experience? Have you successfully led engineering teams delivering product to market? Do you see the value in meeting requirements with software that works at scale? Do you thrive on helping other people through a shared vision that changes the face of an industry? Perhaps you seek a more strategic role guiding an engineering team to navigate inevitable trade‑offs of feature sets, timelines, and budgets.

If you feel you have what it takes, start the conversation today so that we can explore the possibilities with you.

How do we do the job and what are we looking for?

We are first and foremost a software company. We are seeking an additional leader to help continue building upon our market‑leading solutions that help courts and public safety organizations of all sizes.

In this role, you will lead a multi‑discipline team to deliver solutions in concert with peer teams in support of a unified product vision. You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment utilizing an agile development methodology to deliver products to market.

Hybrid Work Policy: This is a hybrid position where the candidate is required to be in the Franklin, TN office 3 days per week.

Please note: We are not considering candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position. This is a budgetary decision and due to the significant talent available currently who do not require such sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of software development and lead a team of professionals in analysis, engineering, quality assurance, and/or automation engineering.
• Interact with peer groups such as architecture, operations, and other product teams.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain awareness of cloud technology trends and new capabilities to support innovation.
• Drive the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile development methodologies.
• Lead the team in using AI to improve productivity, code quality, and development workflows, while promoting responsible adoption.
• Implement and oversee DevOps practices to streamline the software development lifecycle.
• Lead project design and effort estimation sessions, challenging your team to succeed in both the short term and the long term.
• Coordinate and contribute to the prioritization of projects within the team.
• Work with peers to balance development roadmap projects with escalation of operational issues.
• Contribute to a strategy of year‑over‑year improvement to the product and evolution of the underlying platform.
• Identify and implement key performance indicators for measuring and improving team effectiveness.
• Communicate and drive internal work to meet deliverables.
• Coach your team for employee growth and development.
• Perform staff evaluations.
• Recommend and contribute to process improvement initiatives, including product enhancements and internal/external education.
• Commit to expanding your technological skills and maintaining advanced knowledge of the Corrections Solutions products.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a leadership‑oriented software position.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, teamwork, and customer service.
• Strong time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to make sound, effective, and timely decisions and solve complex problems.
• Ability to negotiate and partner internally and externally, with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience with SaaS product delivery.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and experience implementing DevOps tools and practices.
• Agile experience required.
• Scrum Master certification preferred.
• Solid understanding of SDLC principles and methodologies.
• Experience in requirements gathering and analysis.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical ability, particularly in a technical environment.
• Occasional travel ability.

Location

Franklin, Tennessee

Travel

0–5%

Taking Care of You & Your Family

Your health and well-being are important to us. We invest in our team members by offering competitive benefits to support their health and financial wellness.

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 email or phone.