Software Engineer II

As a Software Engineer II, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of proprietary software applications while leveraging modern AI-powered development tools to enhance efficiency. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize software applications, leveraging modern technologies and AI-powered tools to enhance system performance and streamline business processes.

You will gain experience in modern front-end frameworks (React.js or similar), GraphQL APIs, and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform or similar), while also leveraging low-code platforms to build and enhance agent- and customer-facing application UIs, accelerating development and improving user experiences. Additionally, you will utilize AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Tabnine) to streamline coding, automate repetitive tasks, and improve code quality.

This position is ideal for a technically skilled, growth-oriented engineer who enjoys collaborating within a team, solving problems, and learning modern software development methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & AI-Enhanced Engineering

• Develop and maintain C#, .NET Core, and SQL-based applications, leveraging AI-powered coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex) to enhance productivity.

• Assist in the development of modern front-end applications using React.js (or similar frameworks and low code platforms) and GraphQL (or REST APIs).

• Participate in the design, documentation, testing, and debugging of applications while ensuring best coding practices.

• Implement infrastructure automation using Terraform (or similar Infrastructure-as-Code tools) to improve deployment consistency.

• Work with low-code platforms to build front-end applications for agents and customers, streamlining business processes.

Collaboration & Business Integration

• Work closely with senior engineers, business users, and cross-functional teams to understand technical requirements and user needs.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of new features and functionality, as well as enhancements and optimizations for existing applications.

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting, working with the team to resolve application issues.

• Participate in discussions to determine business value-driven priorities for development efforts.

Continuous Learning & Mentorship

• Stay current with emerging technologies, AI-powered development tools, and modern engineering practices.

• Learn from senior engineers while also collaborating with and supporting junior developers.

• Contribute to team discussions on modern software architecture, DevOps automation, and AI-driven development.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• 3+ years of experience in software development with C#, .NET Core, React or equivalent, and SQL.

• Experience working on complex assignments and supporting legacy and modern environments.

• Exposure to AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Tabnine) preferred.

• Experience with low-code platforms (Microsoft Power Apps, OutSystems, Mendix) is a plus.

• Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks (React.js, Vue.js, or Angular) and API development (GraphQL, REST).

• Basic experience with cloud computing (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Pulumi, or similar) preferred.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot software issues and contribute to system optimizations.

• Effective collaboration and communication skills, capable of working within a team and engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Proactive and eager to learn, with a growth mindset and a willingness to adopt new technologies and best practices.

• Ability to contribute to team discussions and share knowledge, supporting a culture of continuous learning and AI-assisted development.

Pay Range:

$71,500.00 - $105,400.00

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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