Company Overview

The HdL Companies help cities, counties and special districts maximize revenues through research and discovery efforts, financial and economic analysis, and provision of software that supports local government operations in a variety of important ways. We are regarded as a leader, occupying a specific niche in the financial services sector and serving over 600 local governments nationwide. Leveraging our talented team of professionals, along with leading edge software and database systems, HdL discovery efforts have recovered over $3 billion for our local government partners.

Core Values

HdL team members individually and collectively aspire to the following core values:

Deliver Excellence In Everything – We anticipate needs and believe that delivering extraordinary service, inside and outside our organization, is key to our success. We passionately pursue excellence in everything we do.

Do The Right Thing – We always act in the best interests of our company and our clients. We are respectful, have high integrity, and are accountable for our actions.

Foster Relationships – We build lasting relationships based on trust with our teams and our clients. We value collaboration toward our common goals and inspire each other to improve and progress.

Give Generously – We give generously of our time and resources with our teammates, clients, and communities. We impart information for best practices, encourage professional development, and support charitable community organizations.

Enjoy The Journey – We enjoy our journey and enthusiastically celebrate our successes. We have fun and find fulfillment working with our colleagues and clients.

Be Authentic, Grateful, and Humble – We are thankful for the success we have achieved individually and as a company and never take it for granted.

Job Responsibilities

• Write/modify code and debug software for HdL proprietary software programs based on working knowledge of program architecture and experience gained from the design and development process.
• Use source debuggers and visual development environments.
• Test and document software for client applications; deploy and maintain software solutions.
• Design and develop software user interfaces.
• Enhance and improve existing reporting tools, features, and customized reports for internal or client use.
• Construct database queries on PostgreSQL.
• Applies intermediate design, coding, debugging, and testing skills to deliver a working set of program modules.
• Understands networks and network protocols.
• Develops code using .Net C#, Visual Basic, RDBMS/SQL, MVC, AngularJS., Vuw, Qlik
• Knowledge of GIS, APIs and working knowledge of Microsoft Internet Information Server.

Skills and Qualifications

• Makes moderately complex decisions regarding routine issues.
• Capable of solving problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Applies knowledge to improve existing procedures, services, programs, or technologies.

Education and Experience

• BS degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience developing and testing code.

Compensation

The starting base salary for this Houston or Austin, TX position is expected to be between $27.00 to $30.00. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Benefits

1. Competitive Base Pay
2. Opportunity to participate in 401k
3. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, LTD and Employee Assistance Program
4. Paid time off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays
5. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (learn more about the HdL ESOP at: https://www.hdlcompanies.com/about/careers)