Horace Mann

Software Engineer I

Posted 3 Days Ago

Springfield, IL

3-5 Years Experience

Insurance

The Role

The Software Engineer I is an entry-level role focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining solutions for the IT department, including automations and integrations. Responsibilities include coding, collaboration with teams, ensuring code quality, maintaining documentation, and providing technical support.

Summary Generated by Built In

The Software Engineer I is an entry-level developer role within the Software Development Practice organization. This position is primarily focused on designing, developing, and maintaining solutions to support the broader IT department. These solutions include automations, integrations, and testing frameworks, which aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT operations. This is a hands-on role providing opportunities to work across a variety of technologies and development frameworks in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Solution Development: Assist in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions with a focus on automations, system integrations, and testing frameworks.</li>
<li>Collaboration: Work closely with other development teams, IT operations, and testing groups to understand requirements, identify opportunities for automation, and deliver impactful software solutions.</li>
<li>Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to coding standards and best practices established by the Software Development Practice.</li>
<li>Documentation: Assist in creating and maintaining detailed technical documentation for all developed software solutions.</li>
<li>Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for issues related to the solutions delivered by the Software Development Practice team.</li>
<li>Continuous Learning: Stay updated with new technologies and tools that could be integrated into current development processes to improve overall efficiency.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).</li>
<li>Internship/Project Experience: Experience working on software development projects, internships, or personal projects that demonstrate an ability to develop and deploy software solutions.</li>
<li>Technical Skills:</li>
<ul>
<li>Coding proficiency with at least one high-level programming language such as C# or Java</li>
<li>Basic knowledge of software development processes and methodologies (Agile/Scrum)</li>
<li>Understanding of API development and system integration concepts.</li>
<li>Exposure to automated testing frameworks and tools.</li>
<li>Familiarity with relational databases and basic SQL queries.</li>
</ul>
<li>Other Skills:</li>
<ul>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug software issues.</li>
<li>Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
Preferences
<ul>
<li>Experience with .NET, C#</li>
<li>Experience with SQL Server</li>
<li>Experience with Git source control</li>
<li>Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.</li>
<li>Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure</li>
<li>Familiarity with automation tools and/or frameworks like Selenium, JUnit, or pytest.</li>
</ul>
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#LI-NW1<div class="content-conclusion">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.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
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The Company

HQ: Springfield, IL

1,189 Employees

On-site Workplace

Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two educators in Springfield, Ill., who believed teachers deserved affordable auto insurance. Originally called the Illinois Education Association Mutual Insurance Company, our name was changed to honor the father of the American public education system, Horace Mann. We are proud to share his name.

At Horace Mann, the hard work, commitment and dedication of our employees are the foundation of our success. And today we are the largest, national multiline insurance company dedicated to serving America’s educators and their families.

Our purpose is to provide lifelong financial well-being for educators and their families through personalized service, advice, and a full range of tailored insurance and financial products. Through our professional agents and their staff, we offer insurance and financial products to the educational community across the United States.