Horace Mann
Software Engineer III - Tech Lead
Hybrid; Plano, TX; Madison, WI · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$126kDetected 29 days ago
JavaC#.NETCode ReviewSQLCI/CDDevOpsStakeholder ManagementSystems EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- 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.
- This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future.
- EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-quality IT solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into effective technical solutions
- Drive and uphold best practices in coding standards, system architecture, security, and performance optimization
- Conduct code reviews and support the team in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues
- Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from design through deployment and ongoing support
- Maintain and enhance applications, including upgrades, patches, and performance tuning
- Support team development by contributing to training initiatives and knowledge sharing
- Partner across teams and departments to strengthen development practices and capabilities
- Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and workflows
- We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or IT-related roles
- Proven experience in a technical leadership or senior developer role
- Strong proficiency in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and tools (e.g., Java,.NET, SQL,DB2,SSIS,C#,COBOL)
- Experience with system architecture, APIs, and integration patterns
Nice to have
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Prior experience in Insurance/Financial Services Industry
- Experience integrating AI services into applications
- Understanding of responsible AI practices, including data privacy, security, and model governance in regulated environments
- Leadership and team development
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Strategic thinking with attention to detail
- Ability to balance hands-on work with leadership responsibilities
Compensation
- $89,800.00 - $125,500.00
- Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.
Equal opportunity
- 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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