As the tech industry barrels into 2025, the pace of innovation is accelerating, creating exciting opportunities for professionals seeking dynamic workplaces. Key trends like AI integration, supply chain visibility and advanced digital security are reshaping industries, and Austin’s thriving tech scene is at the forefront.
Companies like Favor Delivery, Overhaul, ePayPolicy and CertifID are not only driving these trends forward but also offering opportunities for professionals to work on cutting-edge projects in growing markets.
Each of these companies embodies a unique aspect of the year’s top tech developments.
Favor’s delivery platform demonstrates the growing importance of consumer convenience powered by scalable technology. Overhaul is enhancing supply chain resilience with real-time tracking and predictive analytics, addressing challenges that are more critical than ever. Meanwhile, ePayPolicy’s AI-driven tools are modernizing the insurance industry and CertifID’s focus on wire fraud protection showcases the critical role of cybersecurity in financial transactions.
If you’re looking for a role at the intersection of innovation and impact, these Austin-based companies are great places to start your search.
What Favor Delivery Does: Favor Delivery is a platform that provides on-demand delivery services for a variety of goods, including food, groceries and retail items. The mobile app connects users with personal delivery assistants to handle errands.
Favor Delivery’s Engineering Tech Stack
- AWS
- Docker
- FLask
- Java
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- Kotlin
- Kubernetes
- MySQL
- Node.js
- NoSQL
- PHP
- Python
- React
- Redux
- Scala
- SQL
- Swift
- Redshift
Building at Scale: “Favor primarily powers H-E-B’s e-commerce home delivery business. The assignment squad and the new system we have built play a pivotal role in supporting that business,” Engineering Manager Faisal Ejaz told Built In Austin.
Together with product, operational, technical and business partners at H-E-B, the Favor team is developing and managing the tech needed to scale batched assignments. Delivery and on-demand apps are increasingly part of daily life across consumer tech, and Favor is ready for what’s next.
“This will create efficiencies in Favor’s service and for H-E-B partners operationally, ensuring a healthy business for the future,” Ejaz explained.
What Overhaul Does: Overhaul develops supply chain visibility and risk management solutions to help organizations monitor, protect and optimize their logistics operations. The platform provides real-time tracking, predictive analytics and compliance tools to reduce risks and improve operational efficiency.
Overhaul’s Engineering Tech Stack
- Express
- Flux
- Java
- JavaScript
- MongoDB
- Node.js
- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
- Python
- React
- Redis
- Ruby
- Ruby on Rails
- SQL
Secure for Success: Overhaul’s mission to “enhance visibility, security, safety and integrity by transforming data into actionable outcomes” has never been more relevant.
“The importance and fragility of supply chains is more apparent now than ever before, and has led to a record-number of investments in tech companies trying to solve the problem,” Built In previously reported. With cargo train thefts and port strikes in the news in 2024, the fragility of the supply chain continues to remain relevant.
For companies looking to scale supply chains safely, Overhaul offers tracking and monitoring tools, increased options for visibility, insurance solutions and compliance support.
What ePayPolicy Does: ePayPolicy offers digital payment solutions tailored for the insurance industry, enabling agencies, brokers and carriers to securely collect and process online payments. The platform streamlines transactions and simplifies the payment process for both businesses and clients.
ePayPolicy’s Engineering Tech Stack
- ASP.NET
- C#
- JavaScript
- jQuery and jQuery UI
- Microsoft SQL server
- SQL
- Twitter Bootstrap
Future-Proof Insurance: Things are only getting faster in AI development, and according to McKinsey, AI will “increase productivity in insurance processes and reduce operational expenses by up to 40 percent by 2030.”
With features like Payables Connect, ePayPolicy is using AI to make payments and accounting simpler, faster and more connected. The feature allows clients to match and reconcile payments with open invoices, which then connects to a unified dashboard for approvals, reconciliation and payment.
“Using machine learning technology, we automatically scan, batch and match all of your market statements,” the ePayPolicy website explains. “Our robots are the nice kind.”
What CertifID Does: CertifID is a software platform that helps protect individuals and businesses from wire fraud during real estate transactions. By verifying the identities of transaction participants and securely sharing payment information, CertifID ensures the safe transfer of funds.
CertifID’s Engineering Tech Stack
- ASP.NET
- C#
- JavaScript
- React
- Vue.js
- MongoDB
- Azure
- Datadog
- Twilio
- LexisNexis
- Auth0
Proactive Security: As the volume of digital transactions continues to rise, securing these processes has become a critical concern for individuals and businesses alike. CertifID addresses this need by focusing on the threat of wire fraud in real estate deals. With identity verification tools and encrypted data transfer, the platform leverages technology to mitigate risks. This proactive approach not only protects users but also fosters trust in digital transaction ecosystems, aligning with broader industry efforts to improve security standards.
CertifID also taps into the rising demand for automation and efficiency in professional workflows. By integrating with existing transaction management systems, its automated fraud detection addresses security risk while staying user-friendly.
