Horace Mann, a respected financial services company founded in 1945, is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their growing team. This role offers a competitive salary range of $84,200 - $124,100 and provides the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements from Springfield, IL, Addison, TX, or Madison, WI locations.
As a Software Engineer III, you'll be at the forefront of designing and developing enterprise-level applications that serve the education community. The role requires expertise in Java/Open JDK v11+, PHP, and C#, with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming and microservices architecture. You'll be working with modern technologies and contributing to system architecture while leading development initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring 5-7 years of experience in software development, with a proven track record of building RESTful APIs and working with relational databases. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, working closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver solutions that align with business goals.
Horace Mann's mission is deeply rooted in serving educators, managing over $12 billion in assets and supporting more than 4,100 school districts nationwide. As a publicly traded company on the NYSE (HMN), they offer stability and growth opportunities. The company's commitment to helping educators protect their present and prepare for their future makes this role particularly meaningful for those who want to make a difference in the education sector.
The position offers comprehensive responsibilities ranging from application development and system architecture to performance optimization and documentation. You'll utilize Azure DevOps for code management and be responsible for maintaining high coding standards through regular code reviews and best practices implementation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level software engineer looking to make a significant impact in a company with a strong social purpose, while working with modern technologies in a flexible work environment.