Application developer Jobs in Jackson, MS

Description

Are you passionate about solving problems and using technology to make a meaningful impact? Tyler Technologies is seeking a talented Web Developer to join our Content Management System team supporting the State Market. Our collaborative team of web developers and designers build, maintain, and operate digital services that citizens rely on every day. In this role, you will help design, develop, and maintain high-quality websites and web applications that improve accessibility, usability, and overall user experience for the communities we serve.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Web Developer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative web, mobile, and e-commerce applications as they move from initial client concept through successful launch. The ideal candidate will work closely with a team of highly skilled project managers, developers, and designers, collaborating with partners across various levels of state government to deliver impactful digital solutions.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain websites and applications built on CMS platforms

Configure, customize, and extend CMS functionality to meet client and business needs

Develop templates, themes, components, and modules within CMS frameworks

Collaborate with designers, content strategists, and stakeholders to deliver content-driven solutions

Ensure CMS implementations follow best practices for performance, security, accessibility, and SEO

Troubleshoot CMS-related issues, including content workflows, permissions, and integrations

Conduct technical accessibility audits and implement mitigation fixes within CMS templates, components, and code to meet compliance

Develop and maintain accessible, reusable CMS components and remediation patterns that reduce recurring accessibility defects across content-driven applications

Support content authors and administrators by improving usability and maintainability

Maintain and enhance existing CMS websites, including upgrades and migrations

Qualifications

Proven experience designing and maintaining websites using CMS platforms

Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript within a CMS environment

Experience customizing CMS themes, templates, and plugins / modules

Familiarity with CMS content modeling, workflows, and user permissions

Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git)

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of professional experience
• Good communication skills, as well as strong problem-solving abilities and an aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Self-motivated and creative.
• A strong work ethic, a great attitude, and dedication to success are expected.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with enterprise or government-focused CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, Sitecore, or similar)

Knowledge of headless or decoupled CMS architectures

Experience integrating CMS platforms with APIs, third-party services, and e-commerce tools

Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and compliance requirements

Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks used alongside CMS platforms