Work Arrangement: This role follows a hybrid schedule and requires in-office presence in Columbus, Ohio two days per week.
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.
This position is part of the Digital Member Hub team within Enterprise Internet & Mobility (EIM) BSA. The team supports a suite of applications that deliver foundational digital capabilities across all customer channels, including web, mobile, chat, and voice. These capabilities support several mission-critical applications, including Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), Customer Account Management (CAM), Preference Center, and the Customer Online Account Support Tool (COAST).
Digital Member Hub applications are supported by three agile development lines focused on modernizing existing capabilities while also delivering new and innovative solutions using the latest technologies. This role is for a Specialist, Software Engineer who will contribute to the development and deployment of digital products.
Technical SkillsStrong understanding of software development principles and coding best practices
Full-stack development experience
Knowledge of front-end web development technologies and techniques
Experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Angular
Familiarity with DevOps and cloud technologies, including Apigee, AWS, Git, Maven, Jenkins, Harness, and CI/CD pipelines
Experience using AI tools
Passion for learning and staying current with emerging technology trends
Ability to adapt quickly and learn new skills
Strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
Strong communication, interpersonal, and self-leadership skills
Experience working within Agile software development methodologies
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:
Analyzes, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards in an agile environment.
Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
Uses DevSecOps practices, tooling and techniques.
Drives continuous improvement and learning through ongoing training, practice and innovation.
Manages medium to large 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: Completion of undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or other related degree. Technology experience or non-traditional technology certificates can be substituted for an undergraduate degree.
Experience: Four or more years of analysis and technology experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proficiency in one or more programming language such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript. Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle. Proven ability to tackle 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: Office environment may vary based on team and/or location. 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 Specialist, Software Engineer : $95,500.00-$177,500.00The expected starting salary range for Specialist, Software Engineer : $95,500.00 - $143,500.00Skills Required
- Four or more years of analysis and technology experience
- Completion of undergraduate studies in computer science, MIS, or related degree (or equivalent experience/certifications)
- Proficiency with Java
- Experience with Spring Boot
- Experience with Angular
- Full-stack development experience
- Knowledge of front-end web development technologies and techniques
- Familiarity with Apigee
- Familiarity with AWS
- Familiarity with Git
- Familiarity with Maven
- Familiarity with Jenkins
- Familiarity with Harness
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps/DevSecOps practices
- Experience using AI tools
- Experience working within Agile software development methodologies
- Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and self-leadership skills
- Ability to analyze, code, configure, test, debug, document and maintain applications
Nationwide Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nationwide and has not been reviewed or approved by Nationwide.
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Retirement Support — Retirement package includes a company‑paid pension alongside a matched 401(k) and retiree‑medical support, offering uncommon long‑term security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off spans a broad bank plus company holidays, a floating “Unity Day,” additional paid time for volunteering/blood donation, dedicated hours for unexpected events, and other leaves such as bereavement and foster‑care.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include extended paid time for birth mothers, separate paid parental or adoption leave for bonding, and employer‑provided backup care.
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What We Do
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.





