Sr Engineer, Software Engineer (Test Automation Developer)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

PTO 18 days

Nine holidays

401(k) with match

Company pension

Business casual attire

and more

Job summary

Nationwide Technology seeks a Senior Engineer, Software Engineer (Test Automation Developer) to drive quality across enterprise digital portal initiatives. Hybrid schedule in Columbus, Ohio, with 2 days in the office weekly.

You will build scalable automation frameworks using Playwright, collaborate with engineers and product owners, and enable fast, reliable software delivery through CI/CD integrations.

Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science or related field.
• Experience: Two or more years of software engineering or related technology experience.
• Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proficiency in Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript; understanding SDLC; strong collaboration and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance automated testing frameworks using Playwright (required) and maintain existing Cypress-based automation.
• Collaborate with software engineers and product owner throughout the development lifecycle to ensure quality.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve test failures; improve test stability and reliability.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback.
• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test solutions for web applications, APIs, and microservices.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

JavaScript

Education

Undergraduate studies in computer science

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.

This role will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio office 2 days per week.

Are you passionate about building quality into software from the start? We're looking for a Sr Engineer, Software Engineer (Test Automation Developer) to help drive quality across the Enterprise Digital Portal (developer.nationwide.com). This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building scalable automation frameworks, partnering closely with software engineers, and enabling fast, reliable software delivery.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and enhance automated testing frameworks using Playwright (required) and support existing automation built with Cypress.
• Collaborate with software engineers, and product owner throughout the development lifecycle to ensure quality is built into every feature.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve test failures while continuously improving test stability and reliability.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback.
• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test solutions for web applications, APIs, and microservices.

What we are looking for:

• Experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks using Playwright (required).
• Experience with Cypress and maintaining existing automated test suites.
• Experience testing modern web applications built with JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks. (Angular)
• Experience testing REST APIs and service integrations.
• Experience testing using Postman.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated quality gates. (GitHub Actions)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Passion for continuous learning, automation, and improving engineering quality.

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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!

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.

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

• 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

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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.