Application Engineer

Job title: Application Engineer

About the Role

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

• What We're Looking For

• 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

• Compensation & Benefits

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

• Great Place to Work & Grow Your Career: competitive benefits to support health and financial wellness.