Development Enablement Specialist

The role

You will build a structured framework for software development including training programs, governance processes, and technical support. This role involves designing developer training tiers, documenting risk frameworks, and managing solution intake and compliance processes.

What you will do

• Design and develop a tiered developer training program
• Document the risk overlay framework
• Build the solution intake and classification process
• Establish the ongoing compliance model
• Document development tooling standards and permitted integration catalogs
• Provide technical assistance to developers across IT and the business
• Serve as the first point of contact for process or tooling questions
• Conduct training sessions and maintain training content
• Execute and maintain intake and compliance processes
• Work with Security, Architecture, Governance, and Data teams

Required qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in technical training, instructional design, software development, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Familiarity with modern software development practices and technologies, including the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Git, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development tools
• Experience developing and delivering technical training or enablement content
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, practical guidance for audiences with varying levels of technical expertise
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

• Azure DevOps preferred
• Experience with Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar

About the company

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 to help educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. The company serves more than 4,100 school districts nationwide.