Software Developer

Hilltop Holdings is looking for a Software Developer to apply practical knowledge and perform activities in their area of focus. The Software Developer is engaged in all phases of the development lifecycle which includes gathering and analyzing user / business system requirements, responding to outages, and creating application system models to support business operations. 

• Develop, test and implement new systems and/or software
• Design and update system/software database (applications, web sites, data communication processes and user interfaces)
• Test, maintain and recommend improvements to ensure strong functionality and optimization
• Install, customize, and integrate system/software packages
• Facilitate root cause analysis of system issues. Work with experienced team members to conduct root cause analysis of issues, review new and existing code and/or perform unit testing
• Identify system performance improvement opportunities and impact and provide recommendations to management
• Resolve complex technical design issues
• Apply critical thinking to solve customer or operational requirements
• Perform tasks and applies knowledge of principles and methods necessary to meet operational requirements
• Interpret and explain products and/or processes
• Review and analyze data (user requirements, conversion requirements and design documents)
• Provide comprehensive support to internal customers and achieve resolution to problems or issues
• Prepare or maintain records
• Other functions as needed

B.S./B.A. or M.B.A./M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, and/or equivalent formal training or work experience 

• Two (2) – four (4) years related experience (analysis, programing, design, debugging, testing, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in programming languages such as C#, Python
• Experience with reporting tools such as SSRS, Power BI
• Experience with ETL tools like SSIS or Azure Data Factory, Fabric Data Factory
• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot or other AI coding assistant
• Strong SQL skills, Git Source Control
• Experience with Visual Studio, VS code and Azure DevOps
• REST API development experience
• Knowledge of a real-time event streaming data platform like Kafka is a plus
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms like Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Snowflake a plus
• Financial Industry experience preferred
• Computer hardware, operating system (Windows) and software/application (MS Office, Outlook etc.) skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Self-development skills to keep up to date with fast-changing trends

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in, or assigned to, the above position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required, and may be changed at the discretion of the Company.