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. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Hilltop Holdings offers a diverse range of financial services through its three primary subsidiaries, PlainsCapital Bank, PrimeLending, and HilltopSecurities. PlainsCapital Bank is a leading commercial bank with locations throughout Texas. PrimeLending is a national mortgage provider focused on purchase mortgage originations. HilltopSecurities provides financial advisory, clearing, retail brokerage, and other investment banking services. Hilltop Holdings seeks to build the premier Texas-based diversified financial services holding company through acquisitions and organic growth. To learn more, please visit The Information Technology department at Hilltop Holdings is a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering innovative technological solutions that drive success in the financial services industry. Our department leverages cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency, customer experiences, and ensure the security and integrity of our systems and data. We are committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements, constantly exploring new opportunities in emerging trends. Our team fosters a collaborative and respectful work environment. We empower our talented professionals to develop creative solutions and drive digital transformation across the organization. With a strong focus on agility and adaptability, our department is instrumental in enabling Hilltop to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving digital landscape.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#, PythonExperience with reporting tools such as SSRS, Power BIExperience with ETL tools like SSIS or Azure Data Factory, Fabric Data FactoryFamiliarity with GitHub Copilot or other AI coding assistantStrong SQL skills, Git Source ControlExperience with Visual Studio, VS code and Azure DevOpsREST API development experienceKnowledge of a real-time event streaming data platform like Kafka is a plusFamiliarity with cloud data platforms like Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Snowflake a plusFinancial Industry experience preferredComputer hardware, operating system (Windows) and software/application (MS Office, Outlook etc.) skillsStrong problem solving and decision-making skillsSelf-development skills to keep up to date with fast-changing trends*Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.*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.Develop, test and implement new systems and/or softwareDesign and update system/software database (applications, web sites, data communication processes and user interfaces)Test, maintain and recommend improvements to ensure strong functionality and optimizationInstall, customize, and integrate system/software packagesFacilitate 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 testingIdentify system performance improvement opportunities and impact and provide recommendations to managementResolve complex technical design issuesApply critical thinking to solve customer or operational requirementsPerform tasks and applies knowledge of principles and methods necessary to meet operational requirementsInterpret and explain products and/or processesReview and analyze data (user requirements, conversion requirements and design documents)Provide comprehensive support to internal customers and achieve resolution to problems or issuesPrepare or maintain recordsOther functions as neededFull-TimePosting Date: 2026-09-30