Position Summary:
We are looking for a FileMaker Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining FileMaker Pro applications to support the creation of financial reports and estimates. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in FileMaker Pro, attention to detail, and a good understanding of database-driven solutions that streamline reporting and estimation processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, customize, and maintain FileMaker Pro applications tailored to financial reporting and estimation workflows.
- Design intuitive user interfaces to optimize data entry and reporting efficiency.
- Generate automated financial reports and cost estimates based on structured client data.
- Work closely with business analysts, underwriters, and claim teams to understand reporting requirements and translate them into functional FileMaker solutions.
- Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and system enhancements to improve application performance.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and backup processes within FileMaker environments.
- Document system designs, workflows, and user guides to support long-term maintenance and scalability.
- Provide support and training for end-users.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a FileMaker Developer (minimum 2 years preferred).
- Proficiency in FileMaker Pro (latest versions), including scripting, layouts, calculations, and relational database design.
- Experience in developing solutions related to financial reports and cost estimates is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Good understanding of data structures and reporting logic.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Tech Stack :
- FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Server, FileMaker Go
- FileMaker Scripting, FileMaker Calculations
- FileMaker’s internal database engine, ODBC connectivity
- REST APIs, FileMaker Data API, cURL, XML, JSON
- FileMaker WebDirect, PHP (optional), JavaScript (for FileMaker web viewers or interactive dashboards)
- FileMaker native reporting, PDF generation, possible integration with Excel/CSV exports
- Claris Connect, Zapier (for process automation), SQL database connections for hybrid systems
- Git (for managing FileMaker XML exports)
- Familiarity with container fields, security management, and backup processes
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with financial workflows.
- Experience with API integrations to third-party services (e.g., CRM, ERP, payment systems).
- Basic knowledge of SQL, XML, cURL, JavaScript, or web