Specialist, Software Engineer - COBOL/Mainframe (Enterprise Applications & Production Support)

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; Telangana; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is seeking a hands-on Software Engineer to design, build and support business-critical applications within a complex, integrated technology environment. This role blends modern application development with accountability for delivery quality, operational stability and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate applies sound engineering judgment while responsibly leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve development efficiency, system reliability and security

Qualifications

• Experience delivering and supporting enterprise applications across development, release and production support.
• Experience with legacy stacks (Cobol/Mainframe) on CICS, JCL, VSAM with APIs and microservices.
• Strong hands-on experience on Python or Java with Angular, Spring Boot.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools and vulnerability management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through ambiguity in cross-team environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards in an agile environment.
• Develop, enhance, and support applications across web, API, and batch-oriented systems, maintaining accountability for the quality and reliability of delivered work.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production and integration issues using strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills.
• Contribute to release and operational readiness activities, including validation support, monitoring, and post-release follow-up.
• Apply modern and secure software engineering practices including AI-assisted development and security techniques to improve solution quality, efficiency and resiliency.

Skills

Cobol/Mainframe

Python

Java

Angular

Spring Boot

CI/CD

Monitoring tools

Vulnerability management

AI-assisted development

Tools

CI/CD tools

Monitoring tools

Security tooling

Job description

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! 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.

Nationwide Financial Technology-Annuity is seeking a hands-on Software Engineer to design, build and support business-critical applications within a complex, integrated technology environment.

This role blends modern application development with strong accountability for delivery quality, operational stability and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is expected to apply sound engineering judgment while responsibly leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve development efficiency, system reliability and security outcomes.

Work is performed in close collaboration with engineers, architects and product partners to deliver resilient, scalable solutions aligned with evolving engineering and risk standards.

Key responsibilities

• Analyzes, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards in an agile environment.
• Develop, enhance, and support applications across web, API, and batch-oriented systems, maintaining accountability for the quality and reliability of delivered work.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production and integration issues using strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills.
• Contribute to release and operational readiness activities, including validation support, monitoring, and post-release follow-up.
• Apply modern and secure software engineering practices including AI-assisted development and security techniques to improve solution quality, efficiency and resiliency.

Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering and supporting enterprise applications across development, release and production support.
• Experience with legacy application stacks (Cobol/Mainframe) on CICS, JCL, VSAM with APIs and microservices.
• Strong hands-on experience on Python or Java with Angular, Spring Boot.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools and vulnerability management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through ambiguity in cross-team environments.
• Drives continuous improvement and learning through ongoing training, practice, and innovation.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, operationally focused settings.
• Exposure to AI-enabled tools for development, troubleshooting, automation and security.
• Python, Java, Angular, and/or Spring Boot experience is a plus.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Description Specialist Software Engineer, Cobol, Python

At Nationwide, we find purpose in protecting people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care - and we've been doing that since 1926. Our financial strength and caring culture extend beyond our associates into the communities we serve. You really can feel the difference at Nationwide. Check out why other think we are a great place to work too, and let us know - can you see yourself at Nationwide? We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged.