Specialist, Software Engineer - Java Microservices

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.

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What we’re looking for:

• Specialist or higher level experience in NIO and enterprise software engineering.

• Highly proficient in Java and Spring Boot, with experience building and supporting production microservices.

• Hands-on experience using Claude Code, GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, Cursor, or similar agentic AI technologies.

• Ability to use modern AI tools such as Glean, GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio, and GitHub Copilot CLI to create agentic workflows that automate routine currency, operations, and security work.

• Clear communication and the ability to collaborate with product, engineering, security, operations, and dependent application teams.

• Strong SQL skills and the ability to perform in-depth log analysis and troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with version control using Git and experience performing effective code reviews.

• Ability to complete operational work, including password and certificate updates, while following secure production-support practices.

• A growth mindset and willingness to learn Guidewire PolicyCenter, IBM ACE, IBM ODM, and Informatica.

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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 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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyses, 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.

• Additional responsibilities may include collaboration across teams and adherence to company standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

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:
Four or more years of analysis and technology experience.

Technical Skills:

• CI/CD

• Cloud Computing

• Programming Languages

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Software Engineering

• Software Security

• Software Testing

• Systems Integration

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset

• Ability to work in agile and global environments

• Time management and prioritization

• 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. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Additional Information:

Reporting Structure:
Reports to Manager or Director.

Location Flexibility:
Hybrid with periodic in-office collaboration

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Nationwide is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, disability, religion, or other protected categories.

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