Senior Data Engineer

Join the team at Tyler Technologies as a Senior Data Engineer! As a data engineer, you will work with a wide range of technologies such as AWS, Elastic Search, MS SQL while building scalable solutions that empower our clients and support mission‑critical outcomes. We are not considering candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position. This is a budgetary decision and due to the significant talent available currently who do not require such sponsorship. Location Plano, Texas Responsibilities Define and establish technical standards from architectural guidelines Build scalable, maintainable software systems Drive adoption of emerging technologies, selected by leads Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers Participate in hiring processes and technical interviews Collaborate with leadership on technical roadmaps Represent technical perspectives in strategic planning Establish code quality standards and technical debt management within the team Create technical documentation and knowledge‑sharing resources Collaborate with cross‑functional teams Participate actively in on‑call rotation Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field, OR equivalent professional experience demonstrating expert‑level data engineering competency and proven technical leadership capability Typically 5+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated progression to technical leadership roles In‑depth knowledge of SQL, T‑SQL, and/or Postgres Experience with AWS cloud tools such as S3, Lambda & Batch Experience with ElasticSearch or OpenSearch Experience with Apache Parquet Familiarity with C# and/or Python Proven track record of leading complex technical projects Experience with large‑scale system design and production system management Technical Leadership: Proven ability to influence technical decisions and establish technical vision Mentoring Excellence: Strong coaching skills with track record of developing engineers Excellent Communication: Exceptional skills for technical documentation, presentations, cross‑functional collaboration Strategic Thinking: Balance technical considerations with business objectives Change Leadership: Experience driving organizational change and technology adoption Advanced Problem Solving: Complex technical and organizational challenge resolution May be required to undergo fingerprint background checks for CJIS clearance 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. Get to Know Our Tyler Family At Tyler, team members are valued and encouraged to innovate, while having fun along the way. Join us and see why we love working here. To make work even more rewarding, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the overall wellness of you and eligible family members. While committed to serving the public sector, we’re also dedicated to investing in our people. Be a part of our passionate community where you can grow. Join our Talent Network to stay connected and up to date on our latest job openings and talent news. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please keep in mind these methods are reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tyler Technologies, Inc.