Consultant, Software Engineer(Guidewire Policy Center)

OhioX; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking a Tech Lead to advance pricing capabilities within the Personal Lines Product Value Stream. You will mentor teams, lead secure and scalable solutions, and drive DevSecOps practices in a fast-paced environment.

Join a culture of collaboration and learning, delivering impactful software across cloud platforms while maintaining secure coding standards and high-quality delivery for business partners.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studies in computer science, MIS, mathematics or related field strongly preferred.
• Six years of experience in programming and systems analysis; three years in project management preferred.
• Hands-on technical leadership experience leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• Proficiency in one programming language such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle; ability to tackle complex problems.
• Experience with secure coding practices and coding standards.
• Experience with unit testing, code coverage, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to protect data and technology solutions.
• Mentor and trains team members on design techniques, tools and coding standards.
• Provide strategic advice on using technology to achieve goals.
• Drive cross-collaboration across multiple teams.
• Analyze, design, develop, test, debug, document and deploy software per standards.
• Champion DevSecOps tooling and practices.
• Encourage continuous learning and improvement.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.

Skills

Guidewire Policy Center

SQL queries

APIs with Apigee

Kafka event streaming

AWS cloud

Git

New Relic

Splunk

DevOps practices

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Java/Spring Boot/Microservices

Web security

Unit testing & code coverage

Agile methodologies

Fast-paced learning

Education

Undergraduate studies in computer science, MIS, mathematics or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Harness

Apigee

Kafka

AWS

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! 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.

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

Are you excited about joining the Personal Lines Product Value Stream—one of the fastest‑growing areas within P&C over the past four years? Our team continues to expand its portfolio of high‑impact initiatives, including Pricing Sophistication, PUL Redesign, Extensive Protectors, and more. These efforts play a critical role in driving profitable growth, responding to evolving market needs, delivering customer‑focused discounts, and ensuring our pricing remains aligned to risk.

As a Tech Lead, you will be part of a high‑performing team that consistently pushes the boundaries of how we design and deliver technology solutions. This role calls for strong technical leadership, adaptability in a rapidly changing environment, and a growth‑oriented mindset to help shape the future of our pricing capabilities.

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience working with Guidewire products, specifically Guidewire Policy Center

• Understanding of SQL databases, with the ability to write queries.

• Knowledge in API integrations using Apigee and Event streaming using Kafka

• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS

• Proficiency in version control (Git)

• Experience in monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic and Splunk

• DevOps experience and DevOps tool is a plus (Kubernetes, Github actions, Harness or similar tools)

• Experience in Java/Spring Boot/ Microservices is a plus

• A solid understanding of web-based security (secure coding practices and coding standards)

• Experience with unit testing, code coverage, and best practices

• Understanding of Agile methodologies.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and learn new technologies

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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 on mentoring and leading 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.

Job Description

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.
• Mentors and trains other team members on design techniques, tools and coding standards.
• Provides strategic advice on using technology to achieve goals.
• Drives cross‑collaboration and execution of projects across multiple teams.
• Analyzes, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards and optimal practices.
• Champions the use of DevSecOps practices, tooling and techniques.
• Ensures continuous learning and improvement through ongoing training, practice and innovation.
• Manages individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.

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 is strongly preferred.

Experience: Six years of experience in programming and systems analysis. 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 programming language such as Java, C++, Python, 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

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

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. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

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.

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