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’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that address operational needs for government clients.

Herndon, Virginia | Plano, Texas | Overland Park, Kansas

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• 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

• Must hold an Active Secret Clearance or higher
• 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

• Must possess and maintain an active SECRET U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a higher-level clearance if required by customer or contract requirements.

Salary will generally fall between $66,585 - $130,000 before adjustment for geographic differences. Recruiter can confirm if position is incentive eligible.

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