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, and includes a hybrid work arrangement with in-office collaboration. Current Nationwide associates working remotely will also be considered.
Ready to lead engineering work that drives measurable results?
Join a high-performing team within Personal Lines and help deliver customer value faster, with higher quality and stronger engagement. This role focuses on elevating code quality, engineering productivity, and speed across the full product and pricing delivery value chain.
You’ll collaborate closely with business and engineering partners to design and implement scalable, efficient solutions that strengthen Nationwide’s position as the P&C carrier of choice. Your leadership will influence how technology powers customer satisfaction, associate engagement, and business profitability.
We’re looking for a hands-on technical leader with deep Guidewire PolicyCenter expertise and a passion for delivering meaningful business outcomes.
Key Focus Areas
Expert-level experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter (Configuration, Integration, and Digital Edge APIs)
Strong technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and guiding multiple agile teams toward consistent, high-quality delivery
Proven success implementing AI/ML and Generative AI capabilities to improve automation, insight, and customer experience
Ability to architect and engineer across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), SaaS, and CI/CD environments
Commitment to DevSecOps practices, secure coding, and proactive application health management
Preferred: ACE Certification in Guidewire PolicyCenter 10.0 or higher.
Join us to influence how technology accelerates value in Personal Lines and help shape the next chapter of Nationwide’s engineering excellence.
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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 on mentoring and leading others to deliver high quality, cost-effective technology solutions to business partners by crafting new software applications or modifying and/or supporting existing packaged or custom-built applications.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for applying secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
Mentors and trains others on design techniques, tools and coding standards.
Executes and provides strategic advice on using technology to achieve goals.
Drives cross-collaboration and execution of projects across multiple teams.
Analyzes, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards and best practices.
Champions the use of DevSecOps practices, tooling and techniques.
Drives continuous learning and improvement through ongoing training, practice and innovation.
Works across organizations and product areas to drive joint technical roadmaps.
Manages individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables proactively.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to a Technology Director or above.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: 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.
Experience: Eight or more years of analysis and technology experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Hands on technical leadership experience leading project teams and setting technical direction. Proficiency in multiple programming language such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript. Extensive knowledge of software development lifecycle. Proven ability to tackle sophisticated business and development problems. Ability to thrive in a team environment. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions: Office environment may vary based on team and/or location. Associates may have on-call responsibility after normal working hours and/or on weekends.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: 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. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
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.
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
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