Specialist, Software Engineer (Python, Perl, SQL) at Nationwide Mutual Insurance

If youre passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results then Nationwides 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 were looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.This role will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus Ohio office 2 days per week (Mondays & Tuesdays).Group Benefits Technology team is seeking a highly motivated and skilled developer to be a part of a team of software engineers supporting the Electronic Commerce Processing Internal Web Platforms and Cashback applications within Nationwide Specialty Insurance. Youll help stabilize and simplify critical NSI flows while advancing our move from Perl to Python and improving data quality and speed for our business partners.Primary responsibilitiesProvide production support (triage root cause remediation) and drive prevention through fixes tests and documentation.Collaboration with internal and external business partnersParticipating in the delivery of quality solutionsAdhering to best practices tools and consistent processes across various technical domainsParticipating in design development and implementation of IT solutionsMusthave qualificationsStrong experience in Python (with ability to support legacy Perl during transition) SQL and ETL/data pipelines.Snowflake and OracleSecure coding practices and familiarity with PII/HIPPA/regulated data handlingVersion control (Git/GitHub) and CI/CD (Harness GitHub Actions)Agile team experience and DevSecOps mindsetEffective communicatorComfortable troubleshooting across app/data/integration layersNicetohave qualificationsPower BI/ReportingJava AngularUAC SchedulerKubernetes (Rancher) and Cloud Native Platform (CNP)APIs (design/consumption) automation and observability tooling#LI-AC1Job Description SummaryIf youre enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwides 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 this capacity youll analyze code configure test debug document and maintain applications.Job DescriptionKey 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 technology certificates can be substituted for an undergraduate degree.Experience: Four 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. 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.Other criteria including leadership skills competencies and experiences may take precedence.Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring managers leader and Human Resources Business Partner.Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.Job Conditions:Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)Working Conditions: Office environment may vary based on team and/or location. Associates may have on-call responsibility after normal working hours and/or on weekends.ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.BenefitsWe have an array of benefits to fit your needs including: medical/dental/vision life insurance short and long term disability coveragepaid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date nine paid holidays 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off 401(k) with company match company-paid pension plan business casual attire and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer click here.Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged appreciated respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Account Payable,Law Enforcement,Accountancy,Banking Operations,Gas Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1