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Horace Mann is seeking a highly skilled, forward-thinking, and technically proficient Senior Software Engineer to drive technical excellence, innovation, and AI-enhanced development practices within our IT division. Operating at a senior level, this role autonomously delivers scalable, high-performance software solutions while making a broad impact across multiple systems and business functions.
This engineer will play a critical role in defining system scope and objectives, leading software development efforts, and mentoring other engineers. The ideal candidate will have expertise in C#, .NET Core, SQL, API development, React.js (or equivalent), GraphQL, and Terraform, with a strong focus on AI-driven development, automation, and cloud computing.
Additionally, this role will utilize AI-powered coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Tabnine) to optimize development efficiency and will leverage low-code platforms to build and enhance agent- and customer-facing applications.
This is an opportunity for a senior engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology, leadership, and innovation, helping to define and implement modern development best practices within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Innovation
· Lead complex software development initiatives, ensuring best-in-class system architecture and technical implementation.
· Architect, develop, and optimize applications using C#, .NET Core, SQL, React.js (or similar front-end frameworks), GraphQL, and Terraform (or similar infrastructure-as-code tools).
· Utilize AI-powered coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Tabnine) to enhance coding efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, and improve software quality.
· Drive the development and implementation of front-end applications using low-code platforms, specifically for agent and customer-facing solutions.
· Ensure security, scalability, and performance across enterprise applications while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
· Champion DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and cloud-native deployments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
Project Execution & Business Alignment
· Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define system requirements and implement high-impact technology solutions.
· Evaluate requests against digital and business priorities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and budget considerations.
· Act as a technical and business expert, providing consultation on enterprise applications and system improvements.
· Drive development using a milestone-based approach, focusing on defined deliverables and business outcomes rather than iterative sprints.
Mentorship & Team Development
· Guide and mentor mid-level and junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and technical excellence.
· Review and provide technical feedback on design, architecture, and implementation decisions.
· Promote knowledge-sharing on AI-assisted development, low-code integration, and best practices in modern software engineering.
· Act as a bridge across IT product and project teams, ensuring efficient collaboration and preventing redundant work efforts.
Continuous Improvement & Problem-Solving
· Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges, applying AI-powered debugging and predictive analytics to optimize system performance.
· Identify opportunities for automation, cloud optimization, and process improvement across development teams.
· Maintain and update technical documentation and system artifacts to ensure long-term maintainability.
· Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI, automation, cloud computing, and modern software development methodologies.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
· 5+ years of experience in software development with expertise in C#, .NET Core, SQL Server, API development, and modern front-end frameworks.
· Experience working with React.js (or Angular/Vue.js), GraphQL, and Terraform (or similar Infrastructure-as-Code tools).
· Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Tabnine) and a track record of integrating AI into engineering workflows.
· Familiarity with low-code platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Apps, OutSystems, Mendix) and their role in enterprise development.
· Cloud computing experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including DevOps best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation a plus
· Strong background in enterprise-level architecture, system integrations, and API-driven
Pay Range:
$99,100.00 - $146,050.00
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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