Software Engineer II

Horace Mann is hiring a Software Engineer II to support the design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of software applications and business solutions. The role works independently and with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable technology solutions, including Guidewire application development and maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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