Specialist, Quality Engineer (TOSCA)

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Columbus, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Information 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. The position is located in Columbus, Ohio or Des Moines IA and includes a hybrid work arrangement with in-office collaboration 2 days per week. Join a team that is building a modern data environment and take on work that strengthens both technical depth and long term career growth. This Quality Engineer position calls for expert level SQL skills, hands on experience with Tosca test automation, and familiarity with DataBricks and Snowflake. You will validate data accuracy across a large scale warehouse, contribute to multiple data initiatives, and gain practical experience with advanced data technologies. This role offers meaningful exposure to complex migration efforts as legacy platforms transition into a DataBricks ecosystem, giving you the chance to refine your abilities as a data focused tester. #LI-KR1 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 Quality Engineer you will plan and conduct a wide range of software quality tests and analyzes to ensure all application products and services meet organizational standards aligned to their quality management approach, as well as, end-user requirements. All Quality Engineers perform quality planning, quality design and execution. You will focus on a blend of skills enabling efficient execution of risk-based testing, test automation, performance testing, test data management, test environment management, continuous integration and continuous deployment all improving speed to delivery for our business partners.

Requirements

Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or a related field is preferred.
Four or more years of experience with using test optimization and automation processed and tools.
Demonstrated experience in testing for agile teams including planning, test plan creation, maintenance and execution.
Good understanding of test automation and optimization throughout a stack and the tools to support.
Strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of planning.
Ability to problem solve and set priorities needed.

Nice To Haves

Technology certifications including TOSCA Automated Specialist 1 (AS1), TOSCA Automated Specialist 2 (AS2), or other related designations are preferred.
Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

Carries out procedures to ensure all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements.
Analyzes and reviews moderate requirements, user stories and technical work products to create the automation needed.
Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
Plans for the proper mix of manual, automated, and exploratory testing methods.
Uses the appropriate quality engineering tools to define test data management, test automation, security/vulnerability, performance, and regression testing needs.
Validates test results, records and researches defects.
Coordinates test runs and test environment calendars for all impacted applications.
Traces requirements to tests and test results.
Prioritizes, defines, and manages defect reporting and resolution.
Manages defects including identifying, tracking, and providing critical thinking for resolution.
Identifies means to be more effective and efficient in testing, without compromising quality.
Plans for continuous integration to enable a continuous deployment pipeline.
Executes moderate release testing and has a plan for back-out testing.
Validates that release components are installed in the appropriate testing environment.
Aligns with the Nationwide automated testing reference architecture.
Complies with release management process governance and timelines throughout the release.
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