If you are looking for a new and challenging position in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, Nationwide’s Information Technology team could be the place for you!  Our IT organization has been named one of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals by Computerworld magazine for the seventh straight year.  We care deeply about doing what’s right, and we work hard to make an impact for everyone: our associates, our members, our partners, and our communities. 

What we offer

• An engaging work environment - we are a highly engaged team that continually ranks in the 90th percentile for Gallup scores.

• The opportunity to work on a business-critical Nationwide application.  Nationwide Retirement Solutions suite of apps have ~$180B in assets under management.

• Direct line of sight between the work you do and customer satisfaction.  We track customer satisfaction and confidence in Nationwide which is in large part to the stability and flexibility of the systems you would support.

• Deep level business knowledge.  You will be exposed to new technology and will gain an understanding of how that technology is used to support the business.  In addition, you will gain knowledge of Retirement products and how they operate which will be valuable to you in your own Retirement planning.

• An opportunity to innovate.  We welcome new and creative ideas from everyone on the team.

• A flexible working environment.  We are currently working in a hybrid WFO/WFH environment, but provide a great degree of flexibility to the team

We have an exciting opportunity within our Retirement Solutions Technology Organization where the development lines are working on a large multi-year Tier 1 initiative along with enhancing existing functionality.  As a Software Engineer you will be able to participate in the design, build, and delivery of high-quality solutions using *Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, Angular 8+,RESTful API, Apigee, SQL / PL*SQL, WebFocus, PowerBI

As a Specialist Software Engineer you will be:

• Leading and participating in the delivery of quality solutions

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of IT solutions

• Troubleshooting complex software development problems and providing effective solutions

• Driving line performance to deliver high-quality solutions by eliminating waste and fostering an environment of continuous improvement

We are looking for individuals with strong communication skills who have a passion to learn and grow their knowledge while helping to upskill less experienced developers in a fast-paced development environment. 

Compensation Grade F5

Job Description Summary

If you’re all about delivering technology solutions to support a company providing outstanding care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Our industry-leading technology workforce adopts an agile work environment and a collaborative and inclusive 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.

• 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.