Specialist, Software Engineer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Solid, hands-on experience developing backend applications and services in Java (Java full-stack experience is a plus).
• Experience working within an Agile/Scrum delivery model.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a distributed (India/US) team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with US and India-based stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the life insurance or financial services domain.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Angular, in support of full-stack delivery.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with automated testing tools/frameworks (e.g., Tosca) is a plus, given close collaboration with the team's Quality Engineering function.
• Prior experience in a large enterprise technology environment, ideally within insurance or financial services.
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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.

Education

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

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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