Specialist, Software Engineer - India

Nationwide Insurance; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Insurance is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions. You will work across UI and backend layers, build scalable systems, and participate in CI/CD and DevSecOps practices within an Agile team.

The role requires collaboration with product managers and multiple technology teams to deliver reliable software. Applicants should have 4+ years of experience, a CS/MIS degree, and strong skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, and

Qualifications

• Four or more years of software development experience.
• Experience delivering scalable applications across the software lifecycle.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Ability to work in an Agile, global environment.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, debugs, documents, and deploys software per standards.
• Builds responsive user interfaces with modern web tech.
• Maintains CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Collaborates with product managers and other tech teams.
• Troubleshoots complex problems and provides solutions.
• Ensures code quality through reviews and automated tests.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Agile experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / MIS

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Apigee

Kafka

JavaScript

Python

CI/CD

Cloud Computing

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

• Designs, develops, enhances, tests, debugs, documents, and deploys Angular-based applications according to standards and best practices.
• Builds responsive, maintainable user interfaces using Angular, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Analyzes complex business and technical problems and develops effective software solutions.
• Modifies and supports existing packaged or custom-built applications.
• Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to protect data and technology solutions from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Uses DevSecOps practices, tools, and techniques.
• Develops and maintains automated tests and supports quality engineering practices.
• Participates in continuous integration, pull requests, code reviews, pair programming, and shared ownership of software quality.
• Collaborates with product managers, software engineers, workflow designers, business partners, and other technology teams in an agile product model.
• Manages medium-to-large project priorities, deadlines, dependencies, and deliverables proactively.
• Supports CI/CD pipeline automation using tools such as Concourse, GitHub Actions, and Harness.
• Works with cloud and platform technologies, including AWS, Kubernetes, Docker/Rancher, and Harbor.
• Contributes to backend and integration capabilities as needed, including Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Apigee, Kafka, and related microservices.
• Drives continuous improvement, technical learning, innovation, and adoption of effective engineering practices.
• Additional responsibilities may include collaboration across teams and adherence to company standards.

Education

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.

Technical Skills

• CI/CD
• Cloud Computing
• Java
• Spring Boot
• REST APIs
• Apigee
• Kafka
• JavaScript
• Python

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work in agile and global environments
• Time management and prioritization
• 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.

Additional Information

Reporting Structure: Reports to Manager or Director.

Location Flexibility: Hybrid with periodic in-office collaboration