Sr Engineer - Java

Nationwide Financial Technology-Annuity is seeking a hands-on Software Engineer to design, build and support business-critical applications within a complex, integrated technology environment. This role blends modern application development with strong accountability for delivery quality, operational stability and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is expected to apply sound engineering judgment while responsibly leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve development efficiency, system reliability and security outcomes. Work is performed in close collaboration with engineers, architects and product partners to deliver resilient, scalable solutions aligned with evolving engineering and risk standards.

Key responsibilities

• Analyzes, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards in an agile environment.
• Develop, enhance, and support applications across web, API, and batch-oriented systems, maintaining accountability for the quality and reliability of delivered work.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production and integration issues using strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills.
• Contribute to release and operational readiness activities, including validation support, monitoring, and post-release follow-up.
• Apply modern and secure software engineering practices including AI-assisted development and security techniques to improve solution quality, efficiency and resiliency.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering and supporting enterprise applications across development, release and production support.
• Experience with modern and legacy application stacks, including APIs, web frameworks, databases and integrations (Python, Java, Angular, Spring Boot).
• Proficiency with AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools and vulnerability management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through ambiguity in cross-team environments.
• Drives continuous improvement and learning through ongoing training, practice and innovation.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, operationally focused settings.
• Exposure to AI-enabled tools for development, troubleshooting, automation and security.
• COBOL or IBM ACE experience is a plus.

As a Senior 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.

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: Two or more years of analysis and technology experience.

Technical Skills

• Business Requirements
• CI/CD
• Cloud Computing
• Programming Languages
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Software Engineering
• 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 languages such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript. Knowledge of software development lifecycle. Proven ability to tackle moderately sophisticated business and development problems. Ability to thrive in a team environment. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Reporting Structure: Reports to Technology Manager - India or higher.

Working Hours: Aligned to India business hours with flexibility for global collaboration.

Location Flexibility: Hybrid/Remote/In-office with periodic in-office collaboration.

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