Specialist, Data Engineer - SQL and Snowflake

NBMBAA; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage (short & long)

18 days PTO per year

Nine holidays

401(k) with company match

Company pension plan

Business casual attire

Job summary

Nationwide Technology is seeking a Data Engineer to join the NF Data Warehouse/Lakehouse team in a hybrid Columbus, OH setting. The role focuses on data integration across Nationwide Financial products and building data solutions for analytical and operational use cases on a Snowflake-based lakehouse.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in software/tech, strong SQL and Snowflake skills, and experience with ETL/ELT using Python within Lean/Agile/DevOps environments.

Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate studies in computer science, MIS, or related field; tech certs allowed in lieu of degree.
• Four or more years of software engineering or related tech experience.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, C++, Python, JavaScript).
• Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle and SDLC best practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze solutions, develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software in an agile environment.
• Apply secure software practices throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Use DevSecOps tooling and techniques.
• Drive continuous improvement through training and innovation.
• Manage medium to large project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to others.

Skills

SQL

Java

Python

JavaScript

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Snowflake

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.

We’re looking for a motivated Data Engineer to join the NF Data Warehouse/Lakehouse team within Digital Back Office (DBO). This role involves the delivery of data solutions and managing data integration across various Nationwide Financial products. This is a great opportunity to work on impactful data solutions that support a wide range of Nationwide Financial products, including Annuities, Life, Retirement, and Corporate Solutions. In this role, you’ll help drive data integration efforts across platforms, working with a modern Snowflake based data Lakehouse. You’ll be responsible for acquiring, curating, and publishing data for both analytical and operational use cases, while also helping to shape the future of our data ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Proficient in SQL.
• Strong proficiency in Snowflake (or equivalent) is essential
• Experience in ETL/ELT processes including Python
• Experience working in Lean, Agile, DevOps, and Cloud hosting environments.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

This role will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio office 2 days per week on Mondays & Tuesdays. However, on occasion, applications from internal candidates working remotely who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered.

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze solutions, develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software according to standards and best practices in an agile environment.

• 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.

• Drive continuous improvement and learning through ongoing training, practice, and innovation.

• Manage medium to large project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables proactively.

• Provides technical guidance to others.

• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

• Reporting Relationships: Reports to a Technology Manager/Director.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Completion of undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or other related degrees. Technology experience or non-traditional technology certificates can be substituted for an undergraduate degree.

Experience: Four or more years of software engineering, analysis, or related technology experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript. Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle. Proven ability to tackle complex business and development problems. Ability to thrive in a team environment. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge is 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.

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 Specialist, Software Engineer : $95,500.00-$177,500.00The expected starting salary range for Specialist, Software Engineer : $95,500.00 - $143,500.00