Sr. Engineer, Software Engineer

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.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team and help shape our NF Pet Flagship AI initiative.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-impact effort focused on applying AI as a core part of the solution, not as an add-on. The engineer in this role will contribute to building modern, scalable capabilities that use AI to solve real business problems and improve outcomes.

Our team works within a product operating model, with strong partnership across engineering, product, and business stakeholders. We also use a spec-driven framework to guide delivery, creating clarity in requirements, improving alignment, and enabling teams to move with greater speed and confidence.

The ideal candidate will be energized by:

• Working on a strategic initiative with meaningful visibility and impact

• Building solutions that leverage AI in practical, valuable ways

• Operating in a collaborative product model with shared ownership and accountability

• Engineering within a spec-driven approach that emphasizes thoughtful design and disciplined execution

This role is a strong fit for an engineer who is excited by innovation, comfortable working in evolving spaces, and motivated by the opportunity to help define how AI-powered solutions are delivered at scale.
 

This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis. 

The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location(s): 

Scottsdale: 18700 Hayden Road Scottsdale AZ, 85255 

Columbus: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215 

Work schedule: 2 days in office, 3 days remote. 

This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program. 

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 Senior 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:

• Analyzes, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards and best practices. 

• 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 project priorities, deadlines and deliverables proactively. 

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to a Technology Manager/Director. 

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: Two or more years of analysis and technology experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proficiency in one or more programming language such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript. Knowledge of software development lifecycle. Proven ability to tackle moderately sophisticated business and development problems. Ability to thrive in a team environment. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Other criteria, including leadership ski