Software Engineer II

Horace Mann is a purpose-driven company that is passionate about educators. The Software Engineer II is a mid-level technical role responsible for supporting the design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of software applications and business solutions. This position operates with a high degree of independence across development and maintenance activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable technology solutions.
Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Development & Maintenance
Participate in the full development lifecycle of software applications and business process optimization projects
Develop, enhance, and maintain applications, including upgrades and patches
Diagnose and resolve system issues, bugs, and performance challenges
Ensure application performance, reliability, and quality standards are met
Design & Implementation
Assist in gathering user requirements through analysis and stakeholder discussions
Complete design, development, testing, and debugging tasks within a team environment
Develop and implement solutions for business optimization, including system enhancements and upgrades
Collaboration & Support
Work collaboratively with team members and cross-functional partners to deliver solutions
Provide feedback and guidance to less experienced engineers
Respond to inquiries and support requests in a timely and professional manner
Contribute to team-based problem solving and project planning activities
Continuous Improvement & DevOps
Collaborate with DevOps teams to support system stability and CI/CD processes
Contribute to process improvements and adoption of new technologies
Maintain and update system documentation and development artifacts
Technical Growth & Best Practices
Apply advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and project lifecycle principles
Utilize a variety of programming languages, web technologies, and scripting tools
Follow coding standards, best practices, and organizational guidelines
QualificationsRequired Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience
2–4 years of experience with the Guidewire application working in software analysis, development, and coding role.
Guidewire Cloud certified up to the Olos release of Policy Center.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in one or more programming languages and development frameworks
Guidewire Tools & Technologies: Gosu, PCF, Product Model, GX Models, Guidewire Studio, Document Assistant, Messaging Plugins,
Programming & Scripting: Gosu, Java, Python, SQL, PL/SQL,, JavaScript
Experience with web technologies, scripting tools, and development protocols….
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively
Core Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with Guidewire cloud applications
Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
Pay Range:
$76,600.00 - $106,450.00
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.
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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