[Hiring] Software Engineer II @Horace Mann

Role Description

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 Responsibilities

• Software 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Pay Range: $76,600.00 - $106,450.00
• Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.