Sr. Engineer, Software Engineer (Test Automation Developer)
About The Position
Nationwide is hiring a Senior Software Engineer focused on test automation and quality engineering. The role independently delivers reliable, secure, and scalable quality-engineering solutions throughout the software delivery lifecycle. It applies expertise in automated testing, test strategy, CI/CD integration, defect analysis, and reusable test frameworks to support business partners and deliver high-quality technology solutions. The work includes test automation with Playwright, API automation, Hexawise AI test optimization, AI-assisted test design, Xray MTM, Postman, and CI/CD-integrated automation, with familiarity with Ruby/Jenkins-based automation. The role collaborates with software engineers, product owners, business stakeholders, and integration teams to turn requirements into user-facing capabilities across ClaimCenter, Comms Hub, document and content management, messaging, email, and related claims workflows. Agile, DevSecOps, and data-driven quality practices are used to improve coverage, reduce delivery risk, and support continuous improvement and technical guidance in a cross-functional team. The position analyzes, codes, configures, tests, debugs, documents, deploys, and maintains new or existing software applications. It applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout delivery and uses DevSecOps practices, tooling, and techniques. The role is hybrid from Nationwide’s Columbus, Ohio; Des Moines, Iowa; or Scottsdale, Arizona offices. It reports to a Technology Manager/Director. The role is exempt and not eligible for overtime; on-call responsibilities may occur after normal working hours and/or on weekends. Employer-sponsored work authorization is not available, and Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT Extension program.
Requirements
- Two or more years of software engineering, analysis, or related technology experience.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript.
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
- Proven ability to tackle moderately complex business and development problems.
- Ability to thrive in a team environment.
- Experience with automated testing, test strategy, CI/CD integration, defect analysis, and reusable test frameworks.
- The ability to independently deliver reliable, secure, and scalable quality-engineering solutions throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or another related degree; technology experience or non-traditional technology certificates may substitute for an undergraduate degree.
- Experience with Playwright, API automation, Hexawise AI test optimization, AI-assisted test design, Xray MTM, Postman, and CI/CD-integrated automation.
- Familiarity with Ruby/Jenkins-based automation.
- Insurance or financial services industry knowledge.
- Leadership skills, competencies, and experiences may take precedence over other criteria.
Responsibilities
- Analyze solutions and develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software according to standards and best practices.
- Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to protect data and technology solutions from threats and vulnerabilities.
- Use DevSecOps practices, tooling, and techniques.
- Drive continuous improvement and learning through ongoing training, practice, and innovation.
- Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables proactively.
- Analyze, code, configure, test, debug, document, and maintain applications.
- Deliver automated testing, test strategy, CI/CD integration, defect analysis, and reusable test frameworks.
- Collaborate with software engineers, product owners, business stakeholders, and integration teams to translate requirements into user-facing capabilities.
- Provide technical guidance within a cross-functional team.
- May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off, with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days per full calendar year, prorated quarterly based on hire date
- Nine paid holidays
- Eight hours of Lifetime paid time off
- Eight hours of Unity Day paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid pension plan
- Business casual attire
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
