Lead Software Engineer

Software Engineering Herndon, Virginia Overland Park, Kansas


Description

Tyler Technologies is looking to hire a Lead Software Engineer as a hybrid resource from our Troy MI office.  As our Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for generating creative solutions to address complex issues to current applications and/or to create new solutions that address clients’ needs.  The Lead Software Engineer is key team player who will take ownership of issues and problems and see them through to a successful resolution exercising judgement with little direction or guidance.
 
 

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level analysis and design to address and create well-integrated application systems.
  • Develop new application solutions and enhance existing solutions by coding system features according to system designs.
  • Provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff to ensure bugs to existing applications are fixed and/or to clear up operational deficiencies in both previously released software and software slated for future release.
  • Assure program, module and system integrity through thorough testing and adherence to company standards and procedures.
  • Assist in leading phases of the software development life cycle, including research, design, analysis, requirements, implementation, test automation, and maintenance.
  • Utilize new technologies and tools to modify products and provide integration with applications developed internally and externally.
  • Prepare and modify program and system documentation.
  • Provide guidance to less experienced team members to ensure knowledge transfer and training are successfully meeting department goals.
  • Achieve departmental goals and timelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or comparable work experience.
  • Typically eight or more years of software development experience with database technology.
  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge of software development practices, computer science theory, and understanding of relevant technologies.
  • Relevant Technologies:
    • Java
    • Oracle SQL
    • DHTML
    • Javascript
    • XML/XSD/XSLT
    • SOAP/Rest API
  • Experience writing and testing complex code to meet strict deadlines.
  • Demonstrated advanced understanding of product architecture and all underlying technologies.
  • Demonstrated advanced understanding of development process.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with data modeling tools, web services and/or service oriented architecture.
  • Experience working well both independently and within a team environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Experience providing guidance and direction to less experienced staff.
  • Strong negotiation skills with various parties to ensure enhancements to applications are addressed while maintaining/balancing business situations and constrictions.
  • Well-developed logical thinking and reasoning skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced, technical environment.
  • Keen attention to detail.