Engineer, Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company seeks an entry-level Software Engineer to help deliver secure technology solutions. The role focuses on building software applications, integrating security into the SDLC, and improving DevXP for developers. Hybrid work with three days in the Columbus, OH office (Tues–Thu) is available.

You will learn to design and develop accelerators, participate in CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with teams to raise security across projects.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studies in computer science, MIS or related degrees preferred.
• 1+ year of technology experience or applicable non-traditional certificates may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software per engineering standards and best practices.
• Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to protect data and systems.
• Use DevSecOps practices, tooling, and techniques.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and learning.
• Review and process project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables proactively.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

Angular

Git

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Curiosity

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Ownership

Education

Undergraduate CS/MIS

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Concourse

Harness

CI/CD tools

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 will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio office 3 days per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. Application Product Security is looking for an entry level full-stack application developer who is excited about the opportunity to improve the Developer Experience (DevXP) by designing and developing accelerators and products, as well as crafting best practices which integrate security into the entire SDLC. Our team defines success as enabling developers to efficiently and securely deliver business value.

Key responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of security accelerators and products that will be adopted by development lines across Nationwide
• Designing and developing new security tools/applications
• Support and maintenance of existing application assets/tools
• Integrating security technology into the CI/CD pipeline to improve overall application security while maintaining a positive developer experience
• Automating on-boarding and integrations to security tooling adopted by Nationwide
• Uplifting the skills and capabilities of the Application Product Security development team
• Learning new skills and technologies, especially cloud application platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Compute)

Skills Required

• Curiosity and a willingness to learn new technologies
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Adaptability when working through ambiguity or changing priorities
• Ownership, accountability, and a commitment to delivering quality work

The ideal candidate will bring experience or exposure in the following areas

• Java and the related eco-system
• Experience developing software in additional languages is preferred (Angular, JavaScript, Python)
• Practical experience with source code management tools and practices (Git, GitHub, GitHub Flow, pull requests, code reviews)
• Practical experience with CI/CD tools (Concourse, Jenkins, Harness, or comparable technologies)
• Practical experience with unit testing
• Hands-on Kubernetes experience
• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud provider (Azure, Amazon, GCP)
• Understanding of complete Software Delivery Life Cycle
• API development experience
• Practical experience in cloud native development

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 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 code, configure, test, debug, document, and maintain applications.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software according to engineering standards and best practices.
• Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Use DevSecOps practices, tooling, and techniques.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and learning.
• Review and process 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 or other related degrees are preferred. Technology experience or non-traditional technology certificates can be substituted for an undergraduate degree.
• Experience: Early career opportunity with one or more years of technology experience. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript. Knowledge of software development lifecycle. Good problem-solving skills. Ability to thrive in a team environment. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus. Other criteria, such as competencies and experiences, may take precedence. Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the Director and HR Officer.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

The national salary range for Engineer, Software Engineer : $60,900.00-$113,300.00 The expected starting salary range for Engineer, Software Engineer : $60,900.00 - $91,300.00