Consultant, Software Engineer

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

19h

About The Position

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 does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program. Overview: Nationwide’s NF Integrated Digital Services is seeking a Technical Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic Imaging & Workflow team. This is a pivotal time for the IW space, with major initiatives underway in 2026. The team manages critical applications including AWD-NF, NF Capture, NRS, URBO, and OnTrack. We’re looking for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings deep backend development expertise, and demonstrates composure and clarity while guiding teams through complex challenges. If you're passionate about building scalable solutions and mentoring others, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. 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 on mentoring and leading others to deliver high quality, cost-effective technology solutions to business partners by crafting new software applications or modifying and/or supporting existing packaged or custom-built applications.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in Java, JUnit/Mockito, SQL, and GitHub.
Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, Ruby, Tosca, or Playwright.
Strong aptitude working in Linux environments and using command-line tools.
Solid understanding of backend architecture and API development.
Familiarity with Oracle Databases.
Experience with Spring Boot, Apigee, Liquibase, Kafka.
Exposure to GitHub Actions, Harness, Docker, Splunk, Rancher.
Frontend familiarity with Angular and JavaScript.
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ownership mindset with a drive for delivering quality outcomes.
Commitment to documentation and knowledge sharing.
Six years of experience in programming and systems analysis.
Proficiency in one programming language such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript.
Knowledge of software development lifecycle.
Proven ability to tackle sophisticated business and development problems.
Ability to thrive in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and testing of scalable backend services and APIs.
Deliver high-quality, maintainable code using Java and modern development tools.
Drive unit and integration testing using JUnit and Mockito.
Collaborate across teams to architect and implement technical solutions.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend systems for performance and reliability.
Champion Agile practices and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
Provide expertise in platform stability and run support
Responsible for applying secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
Mentors and trains other team members on design techniques, tools and coding standards.
Provides strategic advice on using technology to achieve goals.
Drives cross-collaboration and execution of projects across multiple teams.
Analyzes, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards and optimal practices.
Champions the use of DevSecOps practices, tooling and techniques.
Ensures continuous learning and improvement through ongoing training, practice and innovation.
Manages individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

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