Director, Solutions Architect (Infrastructure Platforms)

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

1d•$149,000 - $262,000•Hybrid

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 will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio office 2 days per week. If you’re passionate about AI and agentic transformation of Infrastructure Platforms, and love working in an environment where you can continuously drive the adoption of new technologies and technology-usage patterns to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Security & Infrastructure Architecture team could be the place for you! This position is for the Solutions Architect responsible for the Infrastructure Platforms Architecture at Nationwide. This role will be a people leader with a team of Product Architects and will report directly to the VP, Security & Infrastructure Chief Architect with matrix reporting to the VP, Infrastructure Platforms. The Infrastructure Platforms Solutions Architect will work across the Security & Infrastructure organization to align the strategic product-level initiatives for Infrastructure Platforms with the other Solution Areas to ensure a consistent Enterprise strategy along with opportunities for consolidation and simplification. As with all Solutions Architect roles, there is an expectation for exemplary communication skills and the ability to go deep and wide on technology trends and detailed implications as required. Infrastructure Platforms include: Cloud Infrastructure Core Infrastructure Network Mainframe Infrastructure Financials and Optimization App and Database Platforms #LI-AC1 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 Solution Architect Leader you will be responsible for the technical quality, integrity and evolution of the application portfolio supporting a product domain, a business solution area or the technology portfolio supporting a line of business or infrastructure domain.

Requirements

Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or a related field is preferred.
More than ten years of experience in a Technology.
Shown strength in multiple architectural domains and various technologies.
Awareness of and experience with Web and Cloud technologies.
Five years leading planning and roadmap development and four years of management experience is preferred.
Superb communication and facilitation skills.
Ability to make decisions and recommendations on technology strategies while considering various options and business needs.
Aptitude to influence, build relationships, negotiate and set priorities needed.
Strong executive presence.
Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.
Other criteria, including leadership or technical skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Nice To Haves

Technology certifications or designation are not required but encouraged.

Responsibilities

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.
Responsible for the management of associates including but not limited to performance management, salary planning, training, development, workforce planning, hiring, and disciplinary actions; and attracts, hires, engages and develops the team through impactful recruitment, coaching and feedback.
Leads the development and maintenance of technology strategies, blueprints and application roadmaps for a product domain, a business solution area or business/technology roadmaps for a given infrastructure domain.
Identifies technical risk, currency and depth of product/applications supporting a business solution area or leads the technologies supporting a given infrastructure domain.
Oversees the delivery of programs and projects driven by the solution area, product domain or infrastructure domain.
Implements reusable technology solutions that uses shared assets.
Harvests intellectual capital that contributes to increased delivery capabilities.
Leads technical quality through architecture and design reviews.
Top specialist in the generation of new solutions and designs in support of the needs of the product domain, business area or infrastructure domain.
Assists business solution area leadership team with estimating costs and technical resource planning for new solutions, technology upgrades and maintenance of product/application platforms.
Establishes building codes and guardrails for the business solution area and carries out compliance with technology and architecture standards.
Active profession participant through communities of practice, industry involvement and/or standards organizations.
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