Specialist, Software Engineer (Guidewire Claim Center)

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Information 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.

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This role requires you to be able to work Arizona Time Zone hours.

This role is within Excess and Surplus Specialty (E&SS).

The preferred candidate will have the following qualifications :

• Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience with Guidewire Claim Center 10.2.x (configuration and integration).
• Mastery of Java and microservices using Springboot.
• Proficiency in version control (Git).
• A solid understanding of web-based security (secure coding practices and coding standards).
• DevOps experience and DevOps tools are a plus (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, Concourse, Docker registry / Harbor, Harness, Splunk or similar tools).
• Exceptional skills in log analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience in monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic, BigPanda.
• Familiarity with testing / GUnit / JUnit frameworks.
• Knowledge in API integrations using REST / SOAP, Apigee and event streaming using Kafka.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS and cloud-native platform with Kubernetes.
• An eager desire to learn and master new technologies and languages.
• A strong grasp of Agile methodologies.

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the StemOPT Extension program.

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.

Key Responsibilities :

Reporting Relationships : Reports to a Technology Manager / Director.

Typical Skills and Experiences :

Education : Completion of 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.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills : Proficiency in one or more programming languages 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.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Values : Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions :

Overtime Eligibility : Eligible (Non Exempt)

Working Conditions : Office environment may vary based on team and / or location. Associates may have on-call responsibility after normal working hours and / or on weekends.

ADA : The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits : We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including : medical / dental / vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

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