Software Engineer III - Automation Engineering

Horace Mann; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 89,800 - 125,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to diverse technologies

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Horace Mann is seeking a Software Engineer III to enhance our Automation Engineering team. Ideal candidates will design and optimize automation solutions that improve software quality and operational efficiency. The role involves supporting business-critical applications and leading scalable automation practices.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 5+ years of experience in software development, and a strong automation mindset. Join us to shape a modern automation engineering practice!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• 3+ years of experience with complex systems and architectures.
• Experience with building and maintaining automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks.
• Lead automation development across the software lifecycle.
• Evaluate and implement modern automation tools.

Skills

Software development

Automation engineering

Problem-solving

Collaboration

CI/CD practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

API automation tools

RPA technologies

Job description

We are looking for a Software Engineer III to join our growing Automation Engineering team. This senior-level role will help design, build, and optimize automation solutions that improve software quality, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.

This role expands beyond traditional test automation into broader workflow, process, quality engineering, and operational automation. The ideal candidate is a self‑directed engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and helping establish scalable automation practices across multiple applications and business domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks and solutions across testing, operational workflows, and business processes.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for automation solutions supporting business‑critical applications and processes.
• Lead automation development efforts across the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, support, and optimization.
• Build automation for UI, API, integration, regression, data validation, and business process workflows.
• Evaluate and implement modern automation tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Contribute to automation strategy, standards, engineering best practices, and technology roadmaps.
• Partner with business stakeholders, QA teams, developers, and operations teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across applications, frameworks, and automation platforms.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers and promote a culture of ownership, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, automation engineering, analysis, and coding.
• 3+ years of experience working with complex systems, architectures, or application structures.
• Proficiency across the software development lifecycle and modern engineering practices.
• Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks for UI, API, and/or process automation.
• Strong understanding of web technologies, APIs, scripting tools, system integration patterns, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and version control.
• Experience with system optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Experience developing automation solutions for testing, workflows, or operational processes preferred.
• Familiarity with automation platforms, workflow orchestration tools, or RPA technologies is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Automation‑first mindset focused on quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Strong technical judgment across system design, architecture, and automation engineering.
• Ability to lead initiatives, influence technical decisions, and mentor others.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.
• Proven problem‑solving skills with a focus on scalable, maintainable solutions.
• High ownership, accountability, and commitment to quality outcomes.

Why Join Us?

• Help shape and grow a modern enterprise automation engineering practice.
• Work on automation initiatives beyond traditional test automation.
• Collaborate across IT and business teams to improve quality, speed, and efficiency.
• Influence enterprise modernization and operational efficiency efforts.
• Gain exposure to diverse technologies, systems, and automation platforms.

Salary Range

$89,800.00 - $125,500.00

Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.