Specialist, Software Engineer (Salesforce)

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

2d•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 (Mondays & Tuesdays) per week. This role will be within Technology Nationwide Financial (NF) Integrated Digital Services (IDS). This is an exciting opportunity to work on the World’s #1 CRM Salesforce. We are looking for a Specialist, Software Engineer to work on the Salesforce platform as well as other emerging technologies. As a key technical contributor, you’ll work hands‑on with a diverse technology stack spanning Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, and cloud‑native tools. Your ability to navigate Linux environments, leverage command‑line workflows, and apply modern data‑integration patterns will be essential as you help shape high‑quality, maintainable applications and services. Experience with platforms such as Spring Boot, Apigee, Kafka, Snowflake, Rancher, and AWS will enable you to effectively build and deploy distributed systems that power critical business functions. Beyond technical expertise, this role requires a strong sense of ownership and leadership. You’ll mentor teammates, champion best practices, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Your calm, analytical approach to problem‑solving—especially under pressure—will help guide teams through complex challenges. You will also play a central role in enhancing operational excellence through clear documentation, knowledge sharing, and an ongoing commitment to learning emerging technologies and integration patterns. This position is well‑suited for someone who embraces both innovation and craftsmanship, particularly with a proven ability to apply AI-driven solutions to real engineering problems. Ultimately, you’ll be instrumental in driving the evolution of applications and infrastructure that empower the organization to deliver higher‑quality, faster, and more intelligent outcomes. 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 primarily on providing high quality, efficient technology solutions to business partners by crafting new software applications or modifying and/or supporting existing packaged or custom-built applications. In this capacity, you’ll analyze, code, configure, test, debug, document and maintain applications.

Requirements

Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, and GitHub.
Strong aptitude working in Linux environments and using command-line tools.
Solid understanding of modern data integration patterns.
Familiarity with Relational Databases or Snowflake.
Experience with Spring Boot, Apigee, Liquibase, Kafka.
Exposure to GitHub Actions, Harness, Docker, Splunk, Rancher, AWS (experience building preferred).
Track record of leveraging AI to solve problems and create solutions.
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.
Willingness to learn new technologies and data integration patterns.
Desire to continuously improve our applications and their infrastructure.
4+ years Java development or Salesforce Development (strongly preferred) experience with Apex and building Lightning Components
3+ years experience with SOAP and REST based services.
Highly motivated individual willing to learn and participate in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem solving ability
Experience in all Integration Patterns: API/APIGEE, ETL (Informatica/Talend), Event Streaming (Kafka), and Salesforce APEX
Copado, GitHub
DevOps, DevSecOps
Site Reliability Engineering

Responsibilities

Analyzes, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards in an agile environment.
Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
Uses DevSecOps practices, tooling and techniques.
Drives continuous improvement and learning through ongoing training, practice and innovation.
Manages medium to large project priorities, deadlines and deliverables proactively.

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