As a Software Engineer I, you will join a collaborative and forward-thinking development team to support the delivery of scalable, high-performance software solutions. This entry-level role is designed to help you build a strong foundation in software engineering principles while gaining hands-on experience with development tools and modern technologies.
You will assist in developing and maintaining internal applications using C#, .NET Core, and SQL and will begin learning about APIs and back end development. You will be exposed to AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot to accelerate learning, reduce repetitive tasks, and improve code quality.
This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated developer with a growth mindset who is eager to learn modern development practices and contribute to meaningful software projects within a supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development & Learning Modern Practices
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of applications using C#, .NET Core, and SQL under the guidance of more senior developers.
- Use AI-powered tool such as GitHub Copilot to streamline coding tasks and accelerate learning.
- Participate in code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and documentation efforts.
- Collaborate on the implementation of RESTful APIs for system integrations.
Team Collaboration & Technical Support
- Collaborate with senior engineers and business analysts to understand requirements and translate them into technical tasks.
- Provide basic support for production applications, helping investigate and resolve issues.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to backlog grooming and story estimation.
- Document technical tasks and share progress updates with the team.
Continuous Learning & Skill Development
- Shadow senior engineers to learn software architecture and system design
- Actively explore new technologies, frameworks, and tools
- Contribute to team discussions about software improvements, automation, and workflows
- Participate in team knowledge-sharing sessions and cross-functional demos.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Internship or academic experience with C# and/or .NET frameworks is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with at least one programming language and interest in learning enterprise frameworks
- Exposure to Git, basic debugging, or Agile project environments is a plus.
- Curiosity about AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, Codex, etc.) and a willingness to adopt new tech.
Soft Skills & Competencies
- Eager to learn and contribute to a high-performing software engineering team.
- Solid foundational understanding of software development concepts and logical problem-solving.
- Effective communicator who asks questions, shares progress, and receives feedback well.
- Demonstrated interest in software development through projects, internships, or open-source contributions.
- Commitment to building clean, maintainable code and learning from mistakes.
Pay Range:
$61,900.00 - $91,300.00
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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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.
