Specialist Software Engineer

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

· Designs, develops, enhances, tests, debugs, documents, and deploys Angular-based applications according to standards and best practices.

· Builds responsive, maintainable user interfaces using Angular, HTML5, and CSS3.

· Analyzes complex business and technical problems and develops effective software solutions.

· Modifies and supports existing packaged or custom-built applications.

· Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to protect data and technology solutions from threats and vulnerabilities.

· Uses DevSecOps practices, tools, and techniques.

· Develops and maintains automated tests and supports quality engineering practices.

· Participates in continuous integration, pull requests, code reviews, pair programming, and shared ownership of software quality.

· Collaborates with product managers, software engineers, workflow designers, business partners, and other technology teams in an agile product model.

· Manages medium-to-large project priorities, deadlines, dependencies, and deliverables proactively.

· Supports CI/CD pipeline automation using tools such as Concourse, GitHub Actions, and Harness.

· Works with cloud and platform technologies, including AWS, Kubernetes, Docker/Rancher, and Harbor.

· Contributes to backend and integration capabilities as needed, including Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Apigee, Kafka, and related microservices.

· Drives continuous improvement, technical learning, innovation, and adoption of effective engineering practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

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.