Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit in a class for the sole purpose of learning how to be a professional software developer? At HCSS, our developers sit in a rigorous 3 month training, filled with curriculum taught by an experienced developer.  Around 2002 when HCSS began teaching classes to their […]

HCSS is a very unique place to work, where employees are encouraged to have a growth mindset, be collaborative, and prioritize all aspects of their wellness. Our three building campus has been designed and built with care so that employees can easily incorporate activities throughout their day to stay well, which in turn allows employees […]

Jared Gaertner, one of our Software Developers, tells us about his unique intern to full time journey:   As a student, I learned about HCSS at a University of Houston Career Fair. I started in 2011 as a Software Intern in the mobile team. My internship at HCSS was the largest period of growth in […]

Click to read about Genesis’s journey finding her passion, and gaining opportunity as an intern at HCSS to being offered a full time position upon graduation!

At HCSS, we encourage growth and accelerate career development tailored to your unique journey. Take a look as our new leaders highlight their journeys! Traci Arrington – Software Development Supervisor “While I haven’t yet ventured outside the HeavyBid (one of the HCSS products) landscape during my tenure at HCSS, my role has significantly evolved since […]

By Betty Lezcano and Allan Leung Readers note: The following story features two different perspectives. One showcases the thoughts of Betty, the candidate, while the other showcases the HCSS representative, Allan’s, thoughts. This is a special story where keeping in touch ultimately led Betty to join the HCSS team.   Betty [2018] I first heard […]

Being a Software Developer Intern at HCSS is multi-faceted. My work revolves mostly around full-stack web development, but I have also learned a lot about the web design process, parsing large datasets into useful reports.    In my team, Credentials Dev, we use a wide variety of tools, which requires me to know a nice […]

Anita, one of our new Quality Assurance Analysts, reflects on her intern to full time journey:

Readers note: The following story features two different perspectives. One showcases the thoughts of Ami, the candidate, while the other showcases the HCSS representative, Allan’s, thoughts. This was a special moment that occurred as part of the HCSS recruitment process.

When we think of team building activities, we can say we’ve done escape rooms, happy hours, and team lunches. But when one of the members of your team lives in Colorado, it’s the perfect opportunity to kick team building up to another level!

Kevin Thomas is one of the few Support Technicians to have reached that 10,000 marker. He began supporting HCSS customers in 2014, and he reached that goal back in February of this year.

Every summer at HCSS, approximately 20 interns are hired to work during their summer break from universities around the country. Even though HCSS is a tech company, the summer was full of opportunity in many facets of the technology industry, from marketing to software development to product management and strategy. All of the interns had one major thing in common through their differing career paths and aspirations: diving into the construction industry for the first time.

HCSS has developed metrics to measure every aspect of our support department. We track how many calls are answered, the length of each case from the time the call starts to the time the resolution is communicated, and we even track responses measuring the quality of our service to our customers. Get to know Maleeha, who is paving the way for strong females in Support.

Run. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. That was the motto for 12 HCSS employees who embarked on an amazing trip to Canada this summer. HCSS sent 12 running enthusiasts, dubbed team “HCSS Fast Track” to the 2019 Reebok Ragnar Relay, a race spanning 200 miles around beautiful Lake Ontario and finishing at Niagara Falls. The runners split […]

“I always get to where I’m going by walking away from where I’ve been.” -Winnie the Pooh   As I collect my stack of hotel notepads full of scribbled to-do items and names, and hurriedly shove my worn pile of brightly colored HCSS daily uniforms into my luggage, I can’t help but feel odd that […]

For nearly 98 years, 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) has been the IAAF gold standard to define a marathon. For anyone who proudly badges their car with a plainly cryptic 262 sticker, it represents an elite club, and zen-like way of living. Avoid the sedentary, raise awareness or money, get fit, build friendships, find inspiration, inspire… […]

How does one find their calling? I might not be able to tell you what your calling is, but I can tell you how I found mine in hopes that it helps you find yours. Hello, my name is Melody Hollis and I am a Learning Manager here at HCSS. My journey has been a […]

1. What do you do here at HCSS? How long have you been here, and how long have you been here as a mom? I’m a User Experience Designer for HCSS Mobile, occasionally contributing to Safety and HeavyJob Web. I’ve been with HCSS for 12 years, and I’m a mom to a 5-year-old and 2-year […]

Growing up I have always loved to program. My first experience with programming was teaching myself how to program in Python because my high school didn’t offer any programming courses. After graduating high school I knew I wanted a career in programming, so I went to Texas A&M to study computer science. Throughout my college […]

We always thought we’d be dressed in blazers and heels for our first business trip — not steel-toed workboots and polos.[…]

Readers note: The following story features two different perspectives. One showcases the thoughts of Augustine, the interviewee, while the other showcases the interviewer, Allan’s, thoughts. It turns out, second chances may not be as rare as they seem. This was a unique moment that occurred as part of the HCSS recruitment process. Augustine: When I […]

The idea for #insideHCSS stemmed from discussions regarding a separate initiative, which turned out to be our Inside HCSS blog. The blog would be an outlet for our HCSS employees to share their perspectives on the company […]

HCSS has provided balance to my life in more ways than one. I left my job as a full-time software engineer with a Department of Defense contracting company almost four years ago to work as a part-time […]

“Who would want to waste the start of their career with a dead-end job like tech support?”
I’d heard that from friends, former classmates, even family members. If you had asked me a few years ago what came to mind […]