Sr Engineer, Software Engineer (Test Automation Developer)

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Casual attire

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company in Columbus, OH is seeking a Sr Engineer, Software Engineer (Test Automation Developer) to drive quality across the Enterprise Digital Portal. You will build scalable automation frameworks, partner with software engineers, and enable fast, reliable software delivery.

The role requires hands-on experience with Playwright, Cypress, and REST API testing, plus CI/CD integration via GitHub Actions. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of software engineering or related technology experience.
• Experience testing modern web apps built with JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (Angular).
• Familiarity with REST APIs, service integrations, and Postman testing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze solutions, develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software according to standards.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

C++

Education

Undergraduate studies in computer science, MIS, or related degrees

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Postman

GitHub Actions

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.

Job Description Key Responsibilities:

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

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.

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 Sr Engineer, Software Engineer : $76,000.00-$143,000.00

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

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?

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.