Software Engineering Manager, Enterprise Supervision

Tyler Technologies; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 89,027 - 117,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits for health and wellness

Opportunity for career growth

Job summary

Tyler Technologies is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team in Modesto, CA. This role focuses on cloud-native solutions on AWS and involves collaborating with product management and other engineering teams. The job is hybrid, requiring attendance at the office for 3 days each week. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and at least 4 years of experience managing software engineering teams. The salary range is between $89,027 - $117,140 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience leading software engineering teams.
• Hands-on software engineering background with large-scale web applications.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and modern software delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers building cloud-native solutions.
• Partner with various stakeholders to align development priorities.
• Define and track Key Performance Indicators for team effectiveness.
• Drive Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Skills

Leading software engineering teams

Cloud-native solutions

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS (Lambda, SQS, RDS, ECS)

PHP

Node.js

MySQL

Job description

Software Engineering Manager, Enterprise Supervision

Tyler Technologies is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to join the Enterprise Supervision engineering organization. In this role, you will lead a team of software engineers building cloud‑native solutions on AWS while maintaining and evolving an established product platform. You will partner closely with product management, architecture, and peer engineering teams to deliver high‑quality software that serves public safety and enterprise customers across the country. This position is based in our Modesto, CA office with a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on‑site.

Hybrid Work Policy: The candidate is required to report into the Modesto, CA or Plano, TX office at least 3x 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.

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

Modesto Metropolitan Area, California | Plano, Texas

Travel

0-5%

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers responsible for building and maintaining Enterprise Supervision features on a modern AWS‑native platform (Lambda, SQS, RDS, ECS, and related services) alongside a legacy PHP stack, including engineers who work remotely.
• Partner with product management, architecture, platform operations, and support to align development priorities with business goals and customer outcomes.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers through regular one‑on‑ones, performance evaluations, and career growth planning; foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.
• Drive adoption of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices to improve delivery velocity, quality, and operational reliability across the software development lifecycle.
• Balance roadmap execution with operational escalations; work with engineering peers to prioritize effectively and protect team capacity without sacrificing responsiveness to production issues.
• Define and track Key Performance Indicators to measure team health and delivery effectiveness; use data to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the year‑over‑year evolution of the Enterprise Supervision product and its underlying platform, including ongoing cloud modernization efforts.
• Champion process improvement initiatives across the team, including tooling enhancements, internal education programs, and engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience leading software engineering teams, with demonstrated ability to develop talent and deliver complex software projects on time.
• Hands‑on software engineering background with experience building or maintaining large‑scale web applications; familiarity with PHP, Node.js, MySQL, and RESTful API design is a plus.
• Experience with AWS services, particularly serverless and container‑based architectures (Lambda, SQS, RDS, ECS), or comparable cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and modern software delivery practices, including CI/CD pipeline design and operation.
• Experience working within an Agile framework (Scrum or similar) and solid familiarity with SDLC principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to make sound, timely decisions and navigate complex organizational and technical challenges.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time to our Plano, TX office.

State‑Specific Salary Range Disclosure Requirements

Salary will generally fall between $89,027 - $117,140 before adjustment for geographic differences. Recruiter can confirm if position is incentive eligible.

Benefits

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.

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.