Software Engineer III Springfield, IL;Addison, TX;remote

Horace Mann Company; Illinois; Remote; USD 84,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks a Software Engineer III to drive their digital transformation. You will develop scalable software solutions using advanced technologies like C# and .NET Core. This role also involves mentoring junior engineers while working on system architecture and integration projects, contributing to innovation through modern tools and practices.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in software analysis, design, and development.
• Experience with enterprise-level architectures and complex applications.
• Familiarity with low-code platforms and AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance applications and mentor junior developers.
• Utilize AI-powered coding assistants to enhance development workflows.
• Architect solutions integrating modern frameworks and promote DevOps best practices.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

SQL

API development

React.js

GraphQL

Terraform

DevOps

AI-powered tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

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.

As an integral part of the development team, this individual will contribute to end-to-end system architecture, software design, and hands-on coding while also mentoring junior developers. The role requires strong technical expertise in C#, .NET Core, SQL, API development, and experience with modern development frameworks such as React.js, GraphQL, and Terraform.

Additionally, the role will leverage AI-powered coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Tabnine) to optimize development efficiency and integrate low-code platforms to enhance automation in business processes. This is an exciting 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, streamlining business processes and accelerating 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 outcomesInnovation & 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.

Pay Range:

$84,200.00 - $124,100.00

Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.

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Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.

We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.

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