What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Software Engineer (Mainframe) position at Nationwide Private Client?
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.
Join Our Dynamic PLS Billing Team!
Are you passionate about backend billing systems and eager to work with cutting-edge technology? We're looking for a talented individual to join our PLS Billing team, where you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our mainframe operations.
What You'll Do :
- Dive deep into mainframe systems, utilizing your skills in COBOL, CICS, JCL, and DB2.
- Develop and maintain Java Springboot microservices to enhance our backend infrastructure.
- Design and implement REST APIs and API proxies to streamline our processes.
- Collaborate with a team of experts to integrate JavaScript solutions.
- Optimize our CI / CD pipeline for seamless deployments.
- Manage and contribute to our projects on GitHub.
- Leverage Kafka for efficient data streaming and processing.
What We're Looking For :
Why Join Us?
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and become a key player in our PLS Billing team!
Experience the best of both worlds with our Columbus-based hybrid position, collaborating in the office 2 days per week and enjoying the flexibility of remote work 3 days per week.
Compensation Grade : F5
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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.
