Specialist, Software Engineer - Java and APIs

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 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. The FIT BSA (Finance & Investments Technology Business Solution Area) that supports Nationwide’s finance organization by providing and running the applications that enable core financial, risk, and reporting processes end‑to-end is looking to hire an experienced software engineer. This role will be a part of the Vanguard agile team in FIT / InvestTech. This is the product team that builds and runs technology for Investments Operations and Controllership, with a heavy focus on investment accounting and securities pricing. Vanguard owns and supports key Investments apps such as PAM for Investments (PFI), Precision Loan Management (PLM/LMS), Securities Pricing (web, desktop, batch, agent), and ARENA. In addition to core JAVA skills, API expertise (APigee, SOAP, etc.) would be key skills desired. Additionally, Cloud and Platform services would be preferred. This role will be filled in our Columbus, OH office on a hybrid schedule. The team comes into the office for collaboration two days a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. #LI-AZ1 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 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

Completion of undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or other related degree. Technology experience or non-traditional technology certificates can be substituted for an undergraduate degree.
Four or more years of analysis and technology experience.
Proficiency in one or more programming language such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript.
Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle.
Proven ability to tackle complex business and development problems.
Ability to thrive in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

API expertise (APigee, SOAP, etc.) would be key skills desired.
Cloud and Platform services would be preferred.
Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

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.
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
and more