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Specialist, Software Engineer

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2025

Job Details

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.

This role will be filled in a hybrid capacity, with in-office collaboration in our Columbus, OH office 2 days per week (Monday, Tuesday).

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

We have an incredible opportunity for you to become a Specialist, Software Engineer supporting Smart Products on the Codebenders line. If you're passionate about joining a pioneering team that is transforming auto and home insurance at Nationwide through the power of data and analytics, and creating personalized insurance solutions, we want to hear from you!

Our tech stack features cutting-edge tools such as Java, AWS Cloud, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Harness. Join our dynamic team and be part of an organization that continually pushes the boundaries of delivering exceptional code and business value for Nationwide and our members.

The ideal candidate will have:
  • 3-5 years of recent experience in Java/J2EE and Microservices using Spring Boot, along with strong knowledge of version control (Git) and web-based security practices.
  • DevOps experience and familiarity with tools such as Kubernetes, Github Actions, Harness, and Splunk.
  • Skills in log analysis, troubleshooting, and experience with monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic.
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks like JUnit and knowledge in API integrations using REST/SOAP, Apigee, and event streaming using Kafka.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS and cloud-native platforms with Kubernetes.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, a desire to lead, learn and master new technologies and languages, and a strong grasp of Agile methodologies.

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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:
  • Analyzes, 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.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

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 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.

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

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and Human Resources Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (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. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

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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