Application Engineer

Application Engineer

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 will work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that meet the operational needs of government clients.

Location:

Herndon, Virginia

• 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.

• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and SQL for application development.
• 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.

Salary will generally fall between $66,585 - $110,000 before adjustment for geographic differences. Recruiter can confirm if position is incentive eligible.

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  or by calling  ext.

791008. Please keep in mind these methods are reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.