Software Engineer III: Build Scalable, Reliable Apps

Horace Mann; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Horace Mann in Springfield, IL, is seeking a Software Engineer III to design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise software and business process solutions. You will drive the full software development lifecycle, collaborate with product teams, mentor juniors, and contribute to technology strategy.

The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and scalable architectures, with opportunities to lead initiatives, participate in architecture discussions, and improve engineering practices within an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field with 5–7 years in software analysis and development.
• Proficiency with C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET Core in enterprise apps.
• Experience with SQL Server, EF Core, and RESTful API design.
• Strong unit testing, Git workflows, and Agile/DevOps experience.
• Familiarity with cloud tools (Azure DevOps) and AI-assisted coding aids.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and business processes.
• Lead development initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Improve performance, reliability, and deployment through CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure security best practices in code.

Skills

C# / .NET

ASP.NET Core

REST APIs

SQL Server / T-SQL

Git / Git workflows

Unit testing

Agile / DevOps

Azure DevOps

AI-assisted development

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

EF Core

GitHub Copilot

NuGet

Job description

Horace Mann in Springfield, IL, is seeking a Software Engineer III to design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise software and business process solutions. You will drive the full software development lifecycle, collaborate with product teams, mentor juniors, and contribute to technology strategy.

The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and scalable architectures, with opportunities to lead initiatives, participate in architecture discussions, and improve engineering practices within an