Senior AI & Software Engineer - Forward Deployed

OhioX; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Technology is seeking a Senior Consultant, Software Engineering (Forward Deployed Engineering) to lead the design, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of complex AI solutions that deliver measurable enterprise value. The role requires deep AI and software engineering expertise and operational accountability for production-ready solutions within its scope.

The position emphasizes collaboration with business teams, product partners, and AI platform engineers, balancing

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of programming, software engineering or analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript.
• Undergraduate studies in computer science or MIS; tech certificates may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large and complex solutions, develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software per standards.
• Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Serve as a top technical expert and mentor others on design techniques, tools, and coding standards.
• Guide technology to achieve business goals and drive cross-organizational collaboration.
• Set DevSecOps direction across teams to strengthen security, reliability, and delivery speed.
• Foster continuous learning and improvement through training and innovation.
• Provide technical leadership by guiding solution design and engineering standards.
• Manage multiple complex project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

JavaScript

Education

Undergraduate studies in computer science, MIS

Job description

Nationwide Technology is seeking a Senior Consultant, Software Engineering (Forward Deployed Engineering) to lead the design, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of complex AI solutions that deliver measurable enterprise value. The role requires deep AI and software engineering expertise and operational accountability for production-ready solutions within its scope.

The position emphasizes collaboration with business teams, product partners, and AI platform engineers, balancing