What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Developer position at Hotchkiss Insurance?
Who We Are
As one of the largest independent agencies in Texas, we’re proud to be known for our exceptional, values-based culture and are consistently recognized as one of the best places to work. We believe this serves as a reflection of our excellent client service, our philanthropic efforts, focus on employee well-being, sound financial management, and a bright prospect for the future.
Role Summary
The Developer – IT Systems & Integration is responsible for the design, development, configuration, and optimization of technology solutions that enhance business performance and data integration across the organization. This role focuses on automating workflows, improving analytics, and integrating systems, particularly Salesforce, Power BI, Applied Epic, and Microsoft 365/Shared Services to support the agency’s growth, innovation, and digital transformation goals.
The ideal candidate will bring a mix of development expertise, business acumen, and problem-solving skills to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities
System Development & Integration
As one of the largest independent agencies in Texas, we’re proud to be known for our exceptional, values-based culture and are consistently recognized as one of the best places to work. We believe this serves as a reflection of our excellent client service, our philanthropic efforts, focus on employee well-being, sound financial management, and a bright prospect for the future.
Role Summary
The Developer – IT Systems & Integration is responsible for the design, development, configuration, and optimization of technology solutions that enhance business performance and data integration across the organization. This role focuses on automating workflows, improving analytics, and integrating systems, particularly Salesforce, Power BI, Applied Epic, and Microsoft 365/Shared Services to support the agency’s growth, innovation, and digital transformation goals.
The ideal candidate will bring a mix of development expertise, business acumen, and problem-solving skills to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities
System Development & Integration
- Design, develop, and implement custom applications, integrations, and automation solutions across Salesforce, Applied Epic, Power BI, and Microsoft platforms.
- Build and maintain APIs, data pipelines, and interfaces to ensure seamless communication between core business systems.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics models in Power BI to support data-driven decision-making.
Technical Support & Maintenance
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance, integrations, and data flows.
- Maintain documentation for all development projects, integrations, and configuration changes.
- Collaborate with IT operations and business teams to resolve system issues and implement enhancements.
- Ensure all development follows security, compliance, and best practice standards.
- Work closely with business stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Partner with leadership to identify automation opportunities and improve system efficiency.
- Participate in technology roadmap planning and digital transformation initiatives.
- Stay current with new technologies, tools, and methods to recommend innovative improvements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
What You Will Experience- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in application development, system integration, or IT configuration roles.
- Experience in insurance or financial services industries preferred.
- Proficiency in Salesforce development and configuration (Apex, Lightning Components, Flows, APIs).
- Strong experience building Power BI dashboards, data models, and reports.
- Familiarity with Applied Epic system configuration and data structures (preferred).
- Experience with Microsoft 365 / Power Platform (Power Automate, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).
- Knowledge of SQL, data transformation tools, and API integration frameworks.
- Understanding of cloud-based environments (Azure, AWS) and data security best practices.
- Competitive compensation package
- Professional development track to support career growth
- Generous time-off allowance, as well as major holidays
- Comprehensive benefit selection, including company 401(k) match
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Support for work/life integration, with hybrid work options available. Role can be located in Dallas or Houston.
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