Full Stack Tech Lead (Java)

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 118,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / dental / vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Business casual

Job summary

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an Angular Full Stack Tech Lead - Consultant Software Engineer to drive secure software solutions for Nationwide's DMH initiative. The role emphasizes leadership, modern architecture, and collaboration across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on leadership, expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Angular, with DevSecOps emphasis and experience guiding DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in programming and systems analysis.
• Three years of experience in project management is preferred.
• Hands-on technical leadership experience leading project teams and setting technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Mentor and train other 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 to standards.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

Full-stack development

DevOps

AWS

Kubernetes

APIs

CI/CD

AI Tools

Education

Undergraduate studies in computer science / MIS / mathematics

Tools

Apigee

Git

Maven

Jenkins

Harness

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.

Work Arrangement: This role follows a hybrid schedule and requires in-office presence in Columbus, Ohio two days per week. Location Requirement: Candidates must be based within a commutable distance to Columbus, Ohio. Work Authorization: This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT Extension program.

This role sits on the Digital Member Hub (DMH) team within Enterprise Internet & Mobility (EIM) BSA. The team supports a suite of applications that deliver core digital capabilities used across all customer channels, including web, mobile, chat, and voice. These mission‑critical platforms include Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), Customer Account Management (CAM), Preference Center, and the Customer Online Account Support Tool (COAST). DMH applications are supported by three agile development lines that are responsible for both modernizing current capabilities and delivering new digital solutions using modern technologies.

This position is an individual contributor role that operates outside the line Application Suite Tech Lead developer structure and serves as a key leadership partner in the planning, development, and deployment of digital products.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of software development fundamentals and coding best practices
• Full-stack development experience
• Knowledge of front‑end web development technologies and approaches
• Hands‑on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Angular
• Experience with DevOps and cloud technologies, including Apigee, AWS, Kubernetes, Git, Maven, Jenkins, Harness, and CI/CD pipelines
• Deep experience designing, building, and supporting APIs
• Experience using AI Tools

Non-Technical Skills

• Ability to think strategically at the DMH value stream level
• Ensure solutions built by teams align with and support the broader DMH ecosystem
• Serve as an outside-the-line technical lead coordinating across the three DMH development lines
• Support discovery efforts by providing expertise on the DMH application suite to other application areas
• Partner closely with Line Tech Leads and the Product Architect
• Coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to guide sound technical direction and decision‑making
• Proactively share information to keep the right stakeholders informed and aligned
• Apply experience and judgment to recommend the best technical approach for initiatives
• Support team growth by mentoring and elevating others
• Drive collaboration and project execution across multiple teams
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to think creatively
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced team environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and self‑leadership skills
• Demonstrated thought leadership and ability to influence continuous improvement

Angular Full Stack Tech Lead - Consultant Software Engineer #LI-KR1 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!

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

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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 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

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, which is why we continue to be named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For. Check out why others think we're a great place to work, too, and let us know – can you see yourself at Nationwide?