Specialist, Software Engineer (Java, Angular)

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.

This role will be filled in a hybrid capacity with in-office collaboration in the Columbus, Ohio or Des Moines, Iowa office 2 days a week (Wednesday & Thursday).

Nationwide Financial Technology-Annuity is seeking a hands-on Software Engineer to design, build and support business‑critical applications within a complex, integrated technology environment. This role blends modern application development with strong accountability for delivery quality, operational stability and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is expected to apply sound engineering judgment while responsibly leveraging AI‑enabled tools to improve development efficiency, system reliability and security outcomes. Work is performed in close collaboration with engineers, architects and product partners to deliver resilient, scalable solutions aligned with evolving engineering and risk standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and support applications across web, API, and batch‑oriented systems, maintaining accountability for the quality and reliability of delivered work.

• Diagnose and resolve complex production and integration issues using strong analytical and root‑cause analysis skills.

• Contribute to release and operational readiness activities, including validation support, monitoring, and post‑release follow‑up.

• Apply modern engineering practices including AI‑assisted development and security techniques to improve solution quality, efficiency and resiliency.

Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering and supporting enterprise applications across development, release and production support.

• Experience with modern and legacy application stacks, including APIs, web frameworks, databases and integrations (Java Swing, Angular, Spring Boot).

• Proficiency with AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools and vulnerability management.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work through ambiguity in cross‑team environments.

• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, operationally focused settings.

• Exposure to AI‑enabled tools for development, troubleshooting, automation and security.

• COBOL or IBM ACE experience is a plus.

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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:

• Analyzes, 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.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to a Technology Manager/Director. 

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Completion of undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or other related degree. Technology experience or non-traditional techno