Software Engineer III

Horace Mann, a respected financial services company founded in 1945 and publicly traded on NYSE (HMN), is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their team. This role offers a competitive salary range of $84,200 - $124,100 and provides the flexibility of hybrid work from Springfield, IL, Madison, WI, or Addison, TX locations.

As a Software Engineer III, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing 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 across multiple IT divisions.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to work with a company that has over $12 billion in assets and serves more than 4,100 school districts nationwide. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization that focuses on helping educators protect their present and prepare for their future through various financial and insurance products.

Key technical responsibilities include developing RESTful APIs, working with relational databases, and maintaining software applications. You'll collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders while participating in the full software development lifecycle using Azure DevOps for code management.

The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of experience in software development, a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, and a passion for creating scalable, efficient solutions. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges and meaningful impact, as your work will directly contribute to serving the education community.

Working at Horace Mann means joining a company with a strong commitment to equal opportunity employment and a clear mission to serve educators. The company's stability, combined with its focus on innovation in financial services, makes this an excellent opportunity for a senior software engineer looking to make a significant impact while growing their career.