Specialist, Software Engineer - Java Microservices

If you're passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide's Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, on your side goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

What We're Looking For

• Specialist or higher level experience in NIO and enterprise software engineering.
• Highly proficient in Java and Spring Boot, with experience building and supporting production microservices.
• Hands-on experience using Claude Code, GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, Cursor, or similar agentic AI technologies.
• Ability to use modern AI tools such as Glean, GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio, and GitHub Copilot CLI to create agentic workflows that automate routine currency, operations, and security work.
• Clear communication and the ability to collaborate with product, engineering, security, operations, and dependent application teams.
• Strong SQL skills and the ability to perform in-depth log analysis and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with version control using Git and experience performing effective code reviews.
• Ability to complete operational work, including password and certificate updates, while following secure production-support practices.
• A growth mindset and willingness to learn Guidewire PolicyCenter, IBM ACE, IBM ODM, and Informatica.
  
  

Job Description Summary

If you're enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you!

As a Software Engineer, you will focus primarily on providing high quality, efficient technology solutions to business partners by crafting new software applications or modifying and/or supporting existing packaged or custom-built applications. In this capacity, you'll analyze, code, configure, test, debug, document and maintain applications.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyses, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards in an agile environment.
• Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Uses DevSecOps practices, tooling and techniques.
• Drives continuous improvement and learning through ongoing training, practice and innovation.
• Manages medium to large project priorities, deadlines and deliverables proactively.
• Additional responsibilities may include collaboration across teams and adherence to company standards.
  
  

Education

Qualifications & Experience:

Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or other related degree. Technology experience or non-traditional technology certificates can be substituted for an undergraduate degree.

Experience

Four or more years of analysis and technology experience.

Technical Skills

• CI/CD
• Cloud Computing
• Programming Languages
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Software Engineering
• Software Security
• Software Testing
• Systems Integration
  
  

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work in agile and global environments
• Time management and prioritization
• Proficiency in one or more programming language such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript.
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle.
• Proven ability to tackle complex business and development problems.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.
  
  

Additional Information

Reporting Structure:

Reports to Manager or Director.

Location Flexibility:

Hybrid with periodic in-office collaboration

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nationwide is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, disability, religion, or other protected categories.