Software Engineer Intern at Horace Mann in In person - Springfield, IL

Summary: Horace Mann Service Corporation is dedicated to supporting educators with quality financial products and services. They are seeking a motivated Software Engineer Intern to join their Integration, Automation, and DevOps team, providing hands-on experience with enterprise-grade systems and modern software practices. Responsibilities: - Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure software quality and reliability - Document technical designs, configurations, and processes - Work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and deliver solutions Required Qualifications: - Must be able to work onsite in the Springfield, Illinois office - Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field - Basic understanding of programming concepts and experience with at least one language (preferably C#/.NET, Java, or JavaScript) - Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) concepts - Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills - Effective communication and willingness to learn in a team environment Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to version control tools (e.g., Git) - Exposure to .NET development (ASP.NET, Web APIs) - Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure - Basic understanding of REST APIs and web services - Awareness of CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Required Skills: Programming, C#/.NET, Java, JavaScript, Software development lifecycle (SDLC), Version control, Git, ASP.NET, Web APIs, Cloud platforms, Microsoft Azure, REST APIs, Web services, CI/CD, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Analytical thinking, Willingness to learn Benefits: Hands-on experience with enterprise integration patterns and cloud-based API management, Exposure to real-world DevOps practices, including monitoring, automation, and deployment pipelines, Practical experience in modernizing and securing production applications, Mentorship from experienced engineers, architects, and DevOps professionals, Insight into how large-scale systems are built, operated, and maintained in a regulated industry, Opportunity to make meaningful contributions to systems used across the organization