Principal Software Engineer - Data & Insights Division

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We are looking for a remarkable Principal Software Engineer to join us! We’ve built a team of not just the best engineers, but some amazing people as well. Our organization builds cloud software (platform + apps + ecosystem) to accelerate the flow of government data into the hands of citizens, developers, businesses and researchers. We impact society by enabling governments of all sizes to employ data-driven leadership.

The work we do matters. 

New York City, USDOT, DOJ, HHS and 500+ other cities, states, counties, and federal agencies use our platform & solutions to connect decision makers and the public with information that matters to their day to day life. We are leading clients across the country as they look to tackle the most pressing problems of our time.

Work with our transformative data solutions that help agencies address mission-critical outcomes. Our cloud-based data platform, open data solutions, and performance management solutions help agencies improve performance, transparency, and public engagement.

Location

Remote

Responsibilities


Some of the things you'll be doing:
  • Joining a small team of senior engineers focused on platform reliability.
  • Building new and improving existing automation for capacity planning and database migrations.
  • Improving the observability of our platform microservices.
  • Building out load testing and performance benchmarking tooling.
  • Helping to establish best practices for building reliable systems.
  • Mentoring engineers across the organization.

Qualifications

We would love to hear from you if...
  • You have at least 10 years of experience building distributed systems.
  • You aim for simplicity.
  • You care about scalable, reliable, well-tested code.
  • You are willing to work in any part of the stack required to move the team forward.
  • You are humble. You take responsibility for your mistakes, and you learn from them.
  • You have experience with at least one statically typed language like Scala, Java, Go, or Rust. Bonus points for experience with Elixir.
  • You are proficient with a scripting language such as Ruby or Python.
  • You have experience leveraging AWS services. 
  • You have knowledge and experience designing and managing relational databases in production, ideally Postgres. Bonus points for experience with technologies like Amazon Athena or Google BigQuery.
  • You have experience in owning all aspects of a system lifecycle, from proper design, testing, deployment, metrics and monitoring.
  • You are comfortable working in a heterogeneous development environment where you’ll be working with multiple development languages and technologies.
  • You have a strong track record of shipping scalable software in the face of ambiguity.
  • You want to work in a company where everybody believes in a shared mission and has a strong sense of shared responsibility.
  • You are comfortable making technical decisions when there is no clear correct answer. 
  • Ability to pass a federal background check required 
You belong here! Nobody checks every box and if your experience and interests match some of the above, we would love to hear from you.

While position can be done remotely from anywhere in the U.S., you must be a resident in the U.S.

About Us

Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) provides integrated software and technology services to the public sector. Tyler’s end-to-end solutions empower local, state, and federal government entities to operate efficiently and transparently with residents and each other. By connecting data and processes across disparate systems, Tyler’s solutions transform how clients turn actionable insights into opportunities and solutions for their communities. Tyler has more than 40,000 successful installations across nearly 13,000 locations, with clients in all 50 states, Canada, the Caribbean, Australia, and other international locations. Tyler has been recognized numerous times for growth and innovation, including Government Technology’s GovTech 100 list. More information about Tyler Technologies, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Plano, Texas, can be found at https://www.tylertech.com/.To learn more about our Data & Insights solutions, visit https://www.tylertech.com/solutions/transformative-technology/data-insights . 

Additionally, we aspire to be remarkable: in the culture we create, the products we build, and the services we deliver. We believe a diverse team that embodies different backgrounds and experiences is necessary for us to be the best we can be. Within the company, we pursue a culture of inclusivity by identifying and removing aspects of our culture that stop people from being able to do the best work of their lives in physical and emotional safety, while being their authentic selves. We seek diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organization and in our daily work as individuals. 

We understand change takes time and that we still have work to do; however, we are committed to making continual progress.

State-Specific Salary Range Disclosure Requirements

Salary will generally fall between $131,427 - $184,364 before adjustment for geographic differences. Recruiter can confirm if position is incentive eligible.

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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. Learn more about how we care for our people.

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.

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Requisition Number:2022-1636

Tyler Technologies is proud to be an affirmative action / 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, 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 jobs@tylertech.com 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.
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