What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Developer position at Higginbotham?
Position Summary: The Software Developer will design, build, and maintain secure, maintainable, and well-documented applications. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing to high-impact business solutions. We are looking for developers who are not only skilled but also curious, passionate, and problem solvers at heart that will fit within our team’s culture. Personal projects and independent work are a key part of how we evaluate talent, as they demonstrate creativity, persistence, and practical learning. You’ll join a team where autonomy and innovation are balanced with strong engineering standards guided by Higginbotham’s Software Development Policy.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Tasks:
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Tasks:
- Design, code, test, and deploy software applications across web and cloud environments
- Develop APIs and backend services using Python (Flask, Pandas, integrations)
- Implement and manage solutions in Azure (Web Apps, Function Apps, Storage Accounts, Key Vaults, etc.)
- Write efficient and scalable SQL queries; experience with Snowflake is a plus
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Azure DevOps preferred)
- Collaborate on Windows development tasks
- Build responsive front-end interfaces using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
- Ensure applications are secure, reliable, scalable, and properly documented
- Participate in code reviews, documentation practices, and peer collaboration
- Present and explain design decisions, trade-offs, and lessons learned
- Ability to Analyze and Solve Problems: Skill in recognizing challenges, exploring options, and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
- Attention to Detail: A strong focus on completing tasks and projects accurately and thoroughly
- Communication Skills: Capable of expressing ideas clearly in both verbal and written forms and engaging with various audiences
- Timely Task Completion: Ability to finish tasks and projects efficiently, managing resources and priorities effectively
- Team Collaboration: Willingness to work together with others, promoting teamwork and supporting shared goals
- Client Focus: Dedication to understanding and addressing the needs of clients and stakeholders to ensure their satisfaction
- Dependability: Acknowledgment of the importance of being present and punctual
- Creative Thinking: Openness to suggesting new ideas and methods to improve processes and outcome
- Organizational Skills: Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and priorities, showing resilience in a dynamic work environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent practical experience
- 2–5 years of professional software development experience (internships and personal projects count toward this)
- Strong problem-solving skills with a portfolio (GitHub/GitLab/Website) showcasing personal or open-source projects
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Proficient in Python, including Flask, Pandas, and API integrations
- Experience with Azure Cloud Services
- Strong SQL knowledge; Snowflake experience preferred
- Git workflows and CI/CD (Azure DevOps a plus)
- Familiarity with Windows development
- Front-end web technologies: HTML, JavaScript, CSS
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Repeated use of sight to read documents and computer screens
- Repeated use of hearing and speech to communicate on telephone and in person
- Repetitive hand movements, such as keyboarding, writing, 10-key
- Walking, bending, sitting, reaching and stretching in all directions
