Consultant, Software Engineer (E-Risk Services - Rockaway, New Jersey)

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Rockaway, NJ
•Hybrid

About The Position

Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team is hiring a Consultant, Software Engineer for E-Risk Services in Rockaway, New Jersey. The position focuses on delivering secure technology solutions and mentoring and guiding others as they develop high-quality, cost-effective solutions for business partners. The engineer will create new software applications and modify or support existing packaged or custom-built applications. The role applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle, provides strategic technical advice, and leads collaboration and execution across teams. It also champions DevSecOps adoption to improve software quality, security, automation, and delivery efficiency. The position reports to a Technology Manager or Director and works in a hybrid, normal office environment. Associates may have on-call responsibilities outside normal working hours or on weekends. The position is exempt and not eligible for overtime. It does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization; Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT Extension program.

Requirements

  • Six or more years of programming, software engineering, or systems analysis experience.
  • Hands-on technical leadership experience leading project teams and setting technical direction.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript.
  • Knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
  • Proven ability to tackle sophisticated business and development problems.
  • Ability to thrive in a team environment.
  • Regularly and consistently demonstrate Nationwide Values.

Nice To Haves

  • Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, mathematics, or a related field are strongly preferred.
  • Three years of project management experience preferred.
  • Insurance or financial services industry knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to protect data and technology solutions from threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Mentor and train team members on design techniques, tools, and coding standards.
  • Provide strategic technical advice on using technology to achieve business and technology goals and strategy.
  • Drive cross-collaboration and project execution across multiple teams.
  • Analyze, develop, test, debug, document, and deploy moderately complex software in accordance with standards and best practices.
  • Champion the adoption and effective use of DevSecOps practices, tooling, and techniques to improve software quality, security, automation, and delivery efficiency across teams.
  • Proactively manage multiple medium- to large-project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid time off, with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days per full calendar year, prorated quarterly based on hire date
  • Nine paid holidays
  • Eight hours of Lifetime paid time off
  • Eight hours of Unity Day paid time off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid pension plan
  • Business casual attire
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