Software Engineer III - Tech Lead

Hybrid; Plano, TX; Madison, WIPosted 16 days ago

Role Overview

Horacemannservicecorporation is hiring a Software Engineer III - Tech Lead. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in ; Plano, TX; Madison. Part of Horacemannservicecorporation's Lifecycle hiring, posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Horace Mann is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of technology solutions that support our mission of serving educators through innovative insurance and financial products.

This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, guiding engineering teams in building and maintaining systems that support life insurance, annuities, and supplemental benefits platforms. The ideal candidate brings strong problem-solving skills, experience working in insurance or financial services, and the ability to modernize legacy systems while ensuring stability, security, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-quality IT solutions
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to engineering team members without direct supervisory responsibility
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
Serve as a subject matter expert and go-to resource for technical decision-making and problem-solving
Champion continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and technologies
Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from design through deployment and ongoing support
Maintain and enhance applications, including upgrades, patches, and performance tuning
Monitor and ensure application reliability, performance, and quality
Diagnose and resolve system and application issues in a timely manner
Support team development by contributing to training initiatives and knowledge sharing
Influence application portfolio planning and contribute to strategic technical direction
Partner across teams and departments to strengthen development practices and capabilities
Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and workflows
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend practical, AI driven solutions

Required Qualifications

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
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Prior experience in Insurance/Financial Services Industry
Knowledge of insurance products (Annuities, Life, IUL, Supplemental Health, Group Health, Group Life)
Experience integrating AI services into applications
Understanding of responsible AI practices, including data privacy, security, and model governance in regulated environments

Key Competencies

Leadership and team development
Strong communication and stakeholder management
Strategic thinking with attention to detail
Ability to balance hands-on work with leadership responsibilities
Strategic thinking with a focus on scalability, reliability, and compliance

Salary Range:

$89,800.00 - $125,500.00

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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This is a hybrid role based in ; Plano, TX; Madison. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

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When was the Software Engineer III - Tech Lead role at Horacemannservicecorporation posted?

This role was posted on June 23, 2026 (16 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.