Horace Mann Company
Overview
Horace Mann is seeking a highly skilled, innovative, and solutions-driven Software Engineer III to play a key role in our digital transformation efforts. This mid-level role operates autonomously, delivering scalable, high-performance software solutions while making a broad impact across multiple systems and business functions. The role involves end-to-end system architecture, software design, and hands-on coding, with mentoring responsibilities for junior developers. The candidate should have strong technical expertise in C#, .NET Core, SQL, API development, and experience with modern development frameworks such as React.js, GraphQL, and Terraform. The role also involves leveraging AI-powered coding tools to optimize development efficiency and integrating low-code platforms to enhance automation in business processes. This position offers an opportunity for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology, problem-solving, AI-driven development, and innovation in the insurance industry.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Development and Mentorship Develop high-performance applications using C#, .NET Core, and SQL. Build and deploy front-end applications using low-code solutions to enhance agent and customer experiences, streamline business processes, and accelerate development. Utilize AI-powered coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Tabnine) to enhance development workflows, automate repetitive coding tasks, and improve software quality. Architect and implement enterprise solutions that integrate React.js (or similar modern front-end frameworks), GraphQL (or similar API query languages), and Terraform (or equivalent infrastructure-as-code tools). Optimize application performance, security, and scalability, ensuring compliance with industry best practices. Advocate for and implement DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Work closely with business users, product managers, and cross-functional teams to define and implement technical solutions that drive business value. Provide expertise in system integration, API development (REST, GraphQL), and cloud computing (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Drive development using a milestone-based approach, focusing on defined deliverables and business outcomes. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Leverage AI-driven development practices to improve coding efficiency, predict potential bugs, and enhance debugging processes. Identify opportunities for automation, system enhancements, and cloud optimization to improve platform performance. Advocate for modern software development principles, including microservices, serverless computing, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi, or similar). Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical growth. Encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing on AI-powered development tools, low-code integration, and modern software design. Promote best practices in code quality, DevOps, and security standards. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5-7 years of experience in software analysis, design, and development, with expertise in C#, .NET Core, React or equivalent, and SQL. Minimum 3 years of experience working on enterprise-level architectures and complex applications. Experience with modern AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Tabnine, or similar). Familiarity with low-code platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Apps, OutSystems, Mendix, Appian, ServiceNow) and their role in automation. Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, or similar) preferred. Knowledge of GraphQL (or similar API query languages), React.js (or similar modern front-end frameworks), and Terraform (or similar infrastructure-as-code tools). Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex systems. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proactive and self-motivated mindset, eager to take initiative and drive continuous improvement. Ability to mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of innovation and AI-assisted software development. Compensation & About Horace Mann
Pay Range: $84,200.00 - $124,100.00 Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc. Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers. We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN), and have more than $12 billion in assets. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Application & Compliance Notes
Voluntary Self-Identification and related information are included for government reporting purposes and are provided in compliance with EEO policies. This description contains elements typical of a job posting and should not be construed as a contract. All expressions of interest must comply with applicable laws and regulations.
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Horace Mann is seeking a highly skilled, innovative, and solutions-driven Software Engineer III to play a key role in our digital transformation efforts. This mid-level role operates autonomously, delivering scalable, high-performance software solutions while making a broad impact across multiple systems and business functions. The role involves end-to-end system architecture, software design, and hands-on coding, with mentoring responsibilities for junior developers. The candidate should have strong technical expertise in C#, .NET Core, SQL, API development, and experience with modern development frameworks such as React.js, GraphQL, and Terraform. The role also involves leveraging AI-powered coding tools to optimize development efficiency and integrating low-code platforms to enhance automation in business processes. This position offers an opportunity for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology, problem-solving, AI-driven development, and innovation in the insurance industry.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Development and Mentorship Develop high-performance applications using C#, .NET Core, and SQL. Build and deploy front-end applications using low-code solutions to enhance agent and customer experiences, streamline business processes, and accelerate development. Utilize AI-powered coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Tabnine) to enhance development workflows, automate repetitive coding tasks, and improve software quality. Architect and implement enterprise solutions that integrate React.js (or similar modern front-end frameworks), GraphQL (or similar API query languages), and Terraform (or equivalent infrastructure-as-code tools). Optimize application performance, security, and scalability, ensuring compliance with industry best practices. Advocate for and implement DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Work closely with business users, product managers, and cross-functional teams to define and implement technical solutions that drive business value. Provide expertise in system integration, API development (REST, GraphQL), and cloud computing (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Drive development using a milestone-based approach, focusing on defined deliverables and business outcomes. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Leverage AI-driven development practices to improve coding efficiency, predict potential bugs, and enhance debugging processes. Identify opportunities for automation, system enhancements, and cloud optimization to improve platform performance. Advocate for modern software development principles, including microservices, serverless computing, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi, or similar). Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical growth. Encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing on AI-powered development tools, low-code integration, and modern software design. Promote best practices in code quality, DevOps, and security standards. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5-7 years of experience in software analysis, design, and development, with expertise in C#, .NET Core, React or equivalent, and SQL. Minimum 3 years of experience working on enterprise-level architectures and complex applications. Experience with modern AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Tabnine, or similar). Familiarity with low-code platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Apps, OutSystems, Mendix, Appian, ServiceNow) and their role in automation. Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, or similar) preferred. Knowledge of GraphQL (or similar API query languages), React.js (or similar modern front-end frameworks), and Terraform (or similar infrastructure-as-code tools). Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex systems. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proactive and self-motivated mindset, eager to take initiative and drive continuous improvement. Ability to mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of innovation and AI-assisted software development. Compensation & About Horace Mann
Pay Range: $84,200.00 - $124,100.00 Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc. Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers. We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN), and have more than $12 billion in assets. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Application & Compliance Notes
Voluntary Self-Identification and related information are included for government reporting purposes and are provided in compliance with EEO policies. This description contains elements typical of a job posting and should not be construed as a contract. All expressions of interest must comply with applicable laws and regulations.
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