Specialist, Agile Lead - NF

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

3d•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 on Mondays and Tuesdays. Software Engineering Solutions Team within Nationwide Financial Technology is seeking a Specialist, Agile Lead to support the Cloudburst line. We are looking for someone that is excited and highly motivated and has a proven track record of delivering business outcomes. The ideal candidates should be grounded in Agile methodologies, Lean and DevSecOps principles and have strong verbal and written communication skills along with strong leadership, organization, facilitation, and presentation skills. Having prior experience as an Agile Leader is required for this position. Additionally, having a diverse skill set in areas such as Test Automation, Test Strategy, and Technical Analysis is a plus. This role will be aligned with the IDS BSA and will specifically support a Team that focuses on Build and Run including Vulnerabilities, Audit/Compliance, and other related areas. If you possess the required skills and have a proven track record in these areas, and are interested in joining a great team, please reach out to us! Create and nurture a culture in which experimentation and learning are embraced. Collaborate at all levels in the organization to find common values to create a greater goal for the company and the teams. Effectively leading agile practices in a hybrid/virtual environment. Leadership – a strong organizational leader who is comfortable leading in a matrixed environment. Influencing Skills – a proven ability as an effective and compelling communicator in both meeting/virtual room and large audience settings. Take complex and controversial subjects, bring clarity and ultimately drive to decisions. One who operates in a highly collaborative, yet decisive and results-oriented manner. Strategic Thinking, Creativity and Implementation – thinks strategically and creatively about business problems, breaks down problems and presents solutions while evaluating the pros and cons of each option. Identifies business opportunities by delivering thoughtful analysis with strong logical thinking. Thinks in innovative ways about problems and issues and develops/implements creative solutions to business problems. Growth Mindset – A transformational leader with conviction, who is able to help others adopt and implement new strategies within a large, complex matrixed organization. If you’re all about delivering technology solutions to support a company providing outstanding care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology may be the place for you! Our industry-leading technology workforce adopts an agile work environment and a collaborative and inclusive culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you! As an Agile Lead you will facilitate a robust, self-organized line responsible for building and/or enhancing software with high quality. You’ll collaborate to deliver objectives through structured planning, and use appropriate software delivery practices (e.g., scrum, iterative, Lean) to continuously improve software delivery efficiency and quality. You will be key in guiding delivery from story card creation to implementation and participate in user communities to learn and implement optimal practices.

Requirements

Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, mathematics or related field is preferred.
Four years of experience in programming and systems analysis. Project management experience is preferred.
Ability to champion agile delivery over fixed practices, flexibility over rigidity, coaching, empowerment and influence over dictation and automation over manual processes.
Confirmed software engineering expertise using Lean, agile and DevSecOps principles.
Detailed understanding of agile technology frameworks and software engineering practices.
Proven record of optimally leading, empowering and building engaged teams.
Experience developing and maintaining strong business partnerships.
Effective communication skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and decision making skills.

Nice To Haves

Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

Develops cost-effective information technology solutions by creating new and modifying existing software applications that are more complex.
Analyzes and validates complex system requirements and existing business processes and information systems.
Designs, develops and implements new programs and/or modifications of existing applications.
Responsible for the more complex designs, prototypes and other methodologies for new and/or existing systems including the development and implementation of test plans and program specifications with various interfaces.
Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents and implements complex software applications according to standards.
Defines and develops specifications and programs sophisticated technical modules, applications, prototypes and computer programs.
Assists in leading all aspects of applications programming and development including file design, update, storage and retrieval.
Evaluates and provides technical solutions to complex application development problems.
Coordinates activities of a project team and assist in monitoring project schedules and costs when requested.
Act as a technical programming consultant for small-scale projects that include multiple product lines and various interfaces when required.
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
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.