Specialist, Software Engineer (Java, Spring Boot, Angular)

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; Columbus (OH); Híbrido; USD 96.000 - 178.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Pension plan

Paid time off and holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company in Columbus, OH is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, JavaScript, and Bootstrap within a hybrid work model.

The role emphasizes secure, scalable solutions, collaboration with product managers and QA engineers in an Agile setting, and delivering production-ready software while following DevSecOps practices and industry standards.

Formación

• Completion of undergraduate studies in computer science, MIS, or related field.
• Experience translating requirements into testable implementations and acceptance criteria.
• Knowledge of secure software practices and DevSecOps concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze solutions, develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software in an Agile environment.
• Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Use DevSecOps tooling and techniques to improve reliability and security.
• Drive continuous improvement and learning through practice and innovation.
• Manage medium to large project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

Conocimientos

CI/CD pipelines

Observability practices

Agentic AI concepts

Specification-driven development

CVE remediation

Educación

Undergraduate degree in CS/MIS

Herramientas

GitHub Copilot

Descripción del empleo

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 our Columbus OH office location two days per week. 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.

Join the Finance & Investments Technology BSA, a team focused on delivering innovative technology solutions that support Nationwide's finance and investment operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs, backend services, reusable UI components, and responsive web experiences.
• Apply Golden Path standards for application structure, configuration, security, testing, logging, and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers, architects, DevOps engineers, and software developers in an Agile delivery environment.
• Troubleshoot defects, participate in code reviews, document technical decisions, and deliver maintainable production-ready solutions.

Skills

• Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery workflows.
• Knowledge of observability practices, including monitoring, logging, tracing, alerting, and New Relic.
• Familiarity with Agentic AI concepts and practical use of GitHub Copilot to improve developer productivity while maintaining engineering quality.
• Experience with specification-driven development, including translating clear requirements and acceptance criteria into testable implementations.
• Commitment to consistent currency for CVE remediation, including monitoring, prioritizing, and addressing vulnerable dependencies and components.
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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.

Job Description 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

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.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means. 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.

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.

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

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.

Company Culture

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?

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.

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.