Consultant, Software Engineer — Forward Deployed Engineering

OhioX; Columbus (OH); Hybride; USD 118 000 - 222 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Company-paid pension plan

Casual attire

Résumé du poste

Nationwide is seeking a Consultant, Software Engineer in a hybrid role requiring in-office presence two days per week, with commutable distance to Columbus, OH. You will join cross-functional teams to design, build, and operate AI-enabled platforms and services, ensuring reliability, security, and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in software engineering, strong Java/C++/Python/JavaScript skills, DevSecOps experience, and the ability to influence architectural decisions while

Qualifications

• Six or more years of programming, software engineering or systems analysis experience.
• Three years of experience in project management is preferred.
• Ability to deliver independently and influence technical decisions.
• Experience with model integration, agent development, DevSecOps, security/privacy, governance, reliability, and cost management.

Responsabilités

• Apply secure software and systems engineering practices across the delivery lifecycle.
• Mentor and train team members on design techniques and coding standards.
• Provide strategic technical advice on using technology to achieve goals.
• Drive cross-collaboration and execution of projects across multiple teams.
• Analyze, test, debug, document, and deploy moderately complex software.
• Champion DevSecOps practices to improve quality, security, automation, and delivery.
• Manage multiple medium to large project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Connaissances

Java

C++

Python

JavaScript

Leadership

DevSecOps

Security awareness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Description du poste

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! 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.

Job Description Summary

The Consultant, Software Engineering — Forward Deployed Engineering builds and continuously improves reusable enterprise capabilities that enable teams across the business to deliver and operate AI solutions more safely, quickly, consistently, responsibly, and economically.

Working within cross-functional product and platform teams, this role designs, develops, integrates, deploys, and supports capabilities such as the AI Portal and Model Catalog, LLM-as-a-Service, model access, AgentCore, MCP services, HoneyHive, evaluation and observability tooling, guardrails, and developer enablement.

The role consumes and extends shared capabilities provided by AI Platform Engineering, partners with that organization on reusable patterns and service interfaces and avoids duplicating platform capabilities in solution-specific implementations. The role extends shared AI Platform Engineering capabilities, and is accountable for the production readiness, reliability, security, privacy, observability, supportability, and cost effectiveness of the AI solutions and services it delivers.

The ideal candidate brings strong AI, software, cloud, and platform engineering skills; experience with model integration, agent development, DevSecOps, security and privacy, governance, reliability, and cost management; and the ability to independently deliver outcomes, influence technical decisions, and improve reuse, developer experience, cost visibility, and enterprise adoption.

As a Software Engineer, you’ll focus on mentoring and guiding others to deliver high-quality, cost-effective technology solutions to business partners by crafting new software applications or modifying and/or supporting existing packaged or custom-built applications.

Work Arrangement

This role follows a hybrid schedule and requires in-office presence in one of our office location two days per week. Candidates must be based within a commutable distance to Columbus, OH, Des Moines IA or Scottsdale AZ. Current internal associates working remotely may also be considered for this position.

Work Authorization

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

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for applying secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Mentor and train other team members on design techniques, tools, and coding standards.
• Provide strategic technical advice on using technology to achieve business and technology goals/strategy.
• Drive cross-collaboration and execution of projects across multiple teams.
• Analyze solutions, develop, test, debug, document, and deploy moderately complex software according to standards and best practices.
• Champion the adoption and effective use of DevSecOps practices, tooling, and techniques to improve software quality, security, automation, and delivery efficiency across teams.
• Manages multiple 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

Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, mathematics, or related field are strongly preferred.

Experience

Six or more years of programming, software engineering or systems analysis experience. Three years of experience in project management is preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Hands-on technical leadership experience leading project teams and setting technical direction. Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript. Knowledge of software development lifecycle. Proven ability to tackle sophisticated 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

Hybrid to normal office environment. 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

• 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.

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.

Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.

The national salary range for Consultant, Software Engineer : $118,000.00-$222,000.00

The expected starting salary range for Consultant, Software Engineer : $118,000.00 - $178,000.00