Consultant, Software Engineer

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.

Consultant, Software Engineer (Tech Lead – Cavalry Line, Underwriting)
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid, in-office 2 days per week)

 

We’re seeking a seasoned technology leader to serve as the Tech Lead for the Cavalry Line in Underwriting, guiding a team that is shaping the future of our core insurance systems. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, supporting the development and optimization of underwriting solutions that drive business performance.

 

The ideal candidate brings deep application development experience within the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry, specifically in the Underwriting domain. You’ll leverage strong object-oriented programming and mainframe experience across the full software development lifecycle, collaborating closely with both technical teams and business partners.

 

This position involves working with packaged and regulated applications, managing structured and unstructured data for transformation, security, conversion, and archiving, and integrating third-party data sources to enhance automation and decision-making. If you enjoy leading others, influencing outcomes, and applying technical excellence to real-world business challenges, this opportunity offers a compelling platform to make an impact.

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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 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 DevSecOps 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. 

Typical Skills and Experiences:

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 in one programming language such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript. 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 kn