Specialist Software Engineer-099706

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.