Specialist, IT App Development

OhioX; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off: 18 days/year

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Job summary

Nationwide Technology seeks a skilled software engineer with DevSecOps and cloud-native delivery experience. You will design, implement, and optimize automated deployment pipelines, working with Linux, AWS, and Kubernetes to strengthen security and reliability across the software lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration within an agile environment, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality secure technology solutions for Nationwide customers.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in CS or MIS; non-traditional tech certificates may substitute.
• 4+ years of software engineering or related technology experience.
• Proficiency in Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript across SDLC.
• Experience with DevSecOps and secure software delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze solutions, develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software in agile settings.
• Apply secure software and systems engineering across the delivery lifecycle to protect data and systems.
• Use DevSecOps tooling and practices to improve deployment pipelines.
• Drive continuous improvement through training, practice, and innovation.
• Manage medium to large project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to others.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Reporting Relationships: Reports to a Technology Manager/Director.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

JavaScript

GitHub

GitHub Actions

Harness

APIs

Linux

DevSecOps

AWS

Kubernetes

Education

Undergraduate degree in CS/MIS

Tools

GitHub

GitHub Actions

Harness

AWS

Kubernetes

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.

Nationwide is seeking a highly skilled technology professional with deep experience in modern DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native environments. The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on expertise with GitHub, APIs, GitHub Actions, and Harness, including designing, implementing, and optimizing automated deployment pipelines and development workflows. Strong candidates will also have experience working with Linux, leading vulnerability remediation efforts, and supporting secure software delivery practices. Exposure to AWS and Kubernetes is strongly preferred, as this role will partner closely with engineering and platform teams to enhance cloud infrastructure, improve deployment reliability, strengthen security posture, and drive automation across the software development lifecycle.

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!

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

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 Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.

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