Software Engineer I

Join Horace Mann, a respected financial services company serving educators since 1945, as an entry-level Software Engineer I. This role offers an excellent opportunity to start your career in a supportive environment while working with modern technologies and AI-powered development tools. You'll be part of a collaborative team developing and maintaining applications using C#, .NET Core, SQL, and React.js, while learning about cloud-native development and low-code platforms.

The position combines hands-on coding experience with structured learning opportunities, making it ideal for recent graduates or early-career developers. You'll work on meaningful projects that directly impact educators' financial well-being, while being mentored by experienced engineers. The role offers exposure to full-stack development, from backend services to user-facing components, and emphasizes modern software practices including Agile methodologies and AI-assisted development.

What makes this opportunity special is the blend of technical growth and purpose-driven work. You'll be contributing to software that helps educators protect their financial future while building your expertise in enterprise software development. The company's commitment to employee development, combined with the use of cutting-edge tools like GitHub Copilot and modern frameworks, creates an ideal environment for launching your software engineering career. Whether you're working remotely or from our offices in Springfield, IL or Addison, TX, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and quality code craftsmanship.