Solutions Engineer

Horace Mann • Plano, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will be hybrid out of the Springfield, IL or Plano, TX office. It is not a remote position. The Solutions Engineer will operate autonomously and have a broad impact across multiple systems and the IT division. This role is pivotal in defining system scope and objectives based on business and user needs. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in technology solutions, providing guidance and training to less experienced software engineers, and instructing, directing, and reviewing their work. Provide consultation as technical and system business expert on key business systems for a team or project Collaborate with the business and user community to define and design technology solutions within a dedicated team or project team Lead other software engineers within their team to accomplish business goals Proficient in all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Proficient developer knowledge in a variety of programming languages and/or proficient knowledge of web design languages, scripting tools and protocols. Devise or modify complex procedures to solve problems for a dedicated team or project team Analyze and revise existing system logic difficulties and documentation within their team Maintain and update team owned system artifacts so they do not become stale over time Be the communication bridge across IT product/project teams to make sure duplicate work does not occur

Requirements

• College degree in computer science or other technical field required or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of senior level experience in analysis, developing and writing code as well as at 2 years’ experience working to complex assignments and structures, and leading initiatives for the development team
• Proficient in all aspects of the software development lifecycle
• Proficient developer knowledge in a variety of programming languages and/or proficient knowledge of web design languages, scripting tools and protocols

Nice To Haves

• .NET Framework
• .NET Core / .NET 5+
• C#
• LINQ
• Entity Framework
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• SQL and Database Skills
• GitHub Copilot
• Azure DevOps
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Leadership and mentorship
• Software Design and System Architecture
• SOLID Principles
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• General Project Management principles / Agile
• Software maintenance and support
• Documentation and code reviews
• Independence and reliability
• Continuous learning and adaptability
• Collaboration and communication

Responsibilities

• Defining system scope and objectives based on business and user needs
• Providing guidance and training to less experienced software engineers
• Instructing, directing, and reviewing work of other software engineers
• Providing consultation as technical and system business expert on key business systems for a team or project
• Collaborating with the business and user community to define and design technology solutions within a dedicated team or project team
• Leading other software engineers within their team to accomplish business goals
• Devising or modifying complex procedures to solve problems for a dedicated team or project team
• Analyzing and revising existing system logic difficulties and documentation within their team
• Maintaining and updating team owned system artifacts
• Being the communication bridge across IT product/project teams to make sure duplicate work does not occur

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees