Consultant, Software Engineer; Guidewire Policy Center

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.

This role will be filled in a hybrid capacity, with collaboration taking place in our Columbus, OH office.

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.

Are you excited about joining a pioneering Smart Products team that is revolutionizing auto and home insurance at Nationwide? By harnessing data and analytics, we create personalized insurance solutions that integrate smart technology, offering enhanced protection and financial benefits to our customers. Join our dynamic team and be part of an organization that continually pushes the boundaries of delivering code and business value for Nationwide and our members.

We are seeking a Specialist, Software Engineer for the Innovation Nation line to support Smart Products. The ideal candidate will have:

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience working with Guidewire products, specifically Guidewire Policy Center
• Understanding of SQL databases, with the ability to write queries.
• Knowledge in API integrations using Apigee and Event streaming using Kafka
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS
• Proficiency in version control (Git)
• Experience in monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic and Splunk
• Dev Ops experience and Dev Ops tool is a plus (Kubernetes, Github actions, Harness or similar tools)
• Experience in Java/Spring Boot/ Microservices is a plus
• A solid understanding of web‑based security (secure coding practices and coding standards)
• Experience with unit testing, code coverage, and best practices
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and learn new technologies

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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.

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 other team members on design techniques, tools and coding standards.
• 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 optimal practices.
• Champions the use of Dev Sec Ops  practices, tooling and techniques.
• Ensures continuous learning and improvement through ongoing training, practice and innovation.
• Manages individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to a Technology Manager/Director.

Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, mathematics or related field is strongly preferred.

Experience: Six years of experience in programming and systems analysis. Three years of experience in project management is preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and

Skills:

Hands‑on technical leadership experience leading project teams and setting technical direction. Proficiency…