Solutions Engineer

This position will be hybrid out of the Springfield, IL or Plano, TX office. It is not a remote position.

The Solutions Engineer will operate autonomously and have a broad impact across multiple systems and the IT division. This role is pivotal in defining system scope and objectives based on business and user needs. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in technology solutions, providing guidance and training to less experienced software engineers, and instructing, directing, and reviewing their work.

• Provide consultation as technical and system business expert on key business systems for a team or project

• Collaborate with the business and user community to define and design technology solutions within a dedicated team or project team

• Lead other software engineers within their team to accomplish business goals

• Proficient in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.

• Proficient developer knowledge in a variety of programming languages and/or proficient knowledge of web design languages, scripting tools and protocols.

• Devise or modify complex procedures to solve problems for a dedicated team or project team

• Analyze and revise existing system logic difficulties and documentation within their team

• Maintain and update team owned system artifacts so they do not become stale over time

• Be the communication bridge across IT product/project teams to make sure duplicate work does not occur

Job Requirements:

• College degree in computer science or other technical field required or equivalent work experience

• 3-5 years of senior level experience in analysis, developing and writing code as well as at 2 years’ experience working to complex assignments and structures, and leading initiatives for the development team

Desired technical experience:

• .NET Framework

• .NET Core / .NET 5+

• C#

• LINQ

• Entity Framework

• JavaScript / TypeScript

• SQL and Database Skills

• GitHub Copilot

• Azure DevOps

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)

Desired skills/experience:

• Problem-solving and critical thinking

• Leadership and mentorship

• Software Design and System Architecture

• SOLID Principles

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• General Project Management principles / Agile

• Software maintenance and support

• Documentation and code reviews

• Independence and reliability

• Continuous learning and adaptability

• Collaboration and communication

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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