Senior PHP Software Engineer, Enterprise Corrections - Courts & Justice

Senior PHP Software Engineer, Enterprise Corrections – Courts & Justice
Do you believe in the power of technology to transform lives and create a better world? Are you driven by a deep passion for social impact, eager to make a difference for individuals seeking a second chance at life? If so, we invite you to join our elite and mission‑driven team working together to change incarceration in America and create a brighter future for those who need it most.

Tyler Technologies is a leading technology company specializing in developing innovative software solutions for the public sector. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated

Senior Software Engineer

to join our dynamic development team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects and contribute to the growth and success of our organization.

Hybrid Work Policy: This is a hybrid position which requires the candidate to be local to the Plano, TX or Franklin, TN office 3 days per week.

Location
Franklin, Tennessee | Plano, Texas

Travel
0‑5%

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain features for Corrections Solutions products with a focus on security, performance, and testing.

Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to ensure quality in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Design, implement, actively use, and maintain agentic coding workflows that leverage AI to generate, test, debug, and optimize software solutions.

Write clean, maintainable code, and conduct thorough code reviews.

Automate and improve build and deployment processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Design and integrate Web Services/APIs as part of product development.

Work with relational databases (e.g., MySQL) to develop, optimize, and maintain data-driven features.

Identify technical debt and implement solutions to improve team productivity.

Confidently deliver features with minimal guidance and support larger projects.

Participate in on‑call rotations to troubleshoot product, security, and urgent engineering issues.

Create and maintain documentation for recurring issues, knowledge transfer and standard procedures.

Success in This Role

Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and frameworks like React and Angular.

Adaptability to work across various languages and technologies as needed.

Emphasis on coding standards, maintainability, and code quality.

Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies or willingness to learn.

Mindset for continuous improvement, including test‑driven development, automated testing, and continuous deployment.

Collaborative and proactive approach to problem‑solving and solution delivery.

Qualifications

5+ years of software development experience with PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, React, Angular or other programming languages.

Experience with agentic coding tools and AI‑assisted software development workflows, including the ability to leverage AI systems to generate, debug, and optimize code.

Proficiency in relational databases like MySQL, including designing, querying, and optimizing database schemas.

Experience with cloud orchestration tools and cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Proven ability to prioritize and deliver in an Agile environment.

BS/BA in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

Experience with Node.js

Familiarity with Web Services, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and experience with automating build and deployment processes.

Great Place to Work & Grow Your Career
Come join us as we transform the public sector! Our mission, vision, and values guide everything we do. We're also frequently recognized as a great workplace locally and nationally. See our many awards and accolades.

Taking Care of You & Your Family
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.

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 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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