Sr Engineer, Software Engineer (2 - 5 years' experience)

OhioX; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Salesforce Platform/Technology team. You'll design, develop, test, and support high-quality software solutions that align with enterprise standards.

Work includes collaboration across teams,DevSecOps practices, and reinforcing secure practices throughout the delivery lifecycle. Hybrid in Columbus, with in-office days required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of software engineering experience or related tech roles.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript and knowledge of software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Analyze solutions, develop, test, and deploy software per standards.
• Apply security practices across delivery lifecycle (DevSecOps).
• Use DevSecOps tooling and improve processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and learning.

Skills

OOP (Java/Apex)

GitHub/CI-CD

Enterprise software

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Java

Python

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitHub

GitHub Actions

Harness

CI/CD tooling

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.

Join Nationwide Technology and help us deliver secure, innovative solutions that make a difference. Our technology team thrives in an agile, collaborative environment where creativity and excellence drive results. If you’re passionate about quality engineering and want to shape the future of testing on the Salesforce platform, we’d love to hear from you!

As a Senior Developer for the Salesforce Platform Team, you will:

• Demonstrated mastery of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles across languages such as Java and/or Salesforce Apex.
• Experience using GitHub and contributing to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Harness).
• Ability to deliver, operate, and support enterprise‑scale software solutions.
• Strong problem‑solving, debugging, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Salesforce platform development and integrations.
• Java services development; Spring Boot a plus.
• Python experience for automation or integration support.
• Experience aligning with DevOps and “build it, run it” delivery models.

Work Arrangement: This role follows a hybrid schedule and requires in-office presence in Columbus, Ohio two days per week, Mondays and Tuesdays.

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.

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!

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 Senior 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.
• 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 project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables proactively.

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, or other related degrees are preferred. Technology experience or non-traditional technology certificates can be substituted for an undergraduate degree.

Experience: Two 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, or JavaScript. Knowledge of software development lifecycle. Proven ability to tackle moderately complex 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: 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.

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. 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 Sr Engineer, Software Engineer : $76,000.00-$143,000.00The expected starting salary range for Sr Engineer, Software Engineer : $76,000.00 - $115,000.00