Software Engineer III

Summary

Join Horace Mann as a Software Engineer III and play a key role in our digital transformation. This mid-level role involves developing high-performance software solutions using C#, .NET Core, SQL, and modern frameworks like React.js and GraphQL. You will also mentor junior developers and leverage AI-powered coding tools to optimize development efficiency. The position requires strong technical expertise and experience with enterprise-level architectures. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company focused on serving educators and using innovative technologies.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 outcomes
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)