Sr. Consultant, Software Engineer | Engineering Strategy & Modernization Lead

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. Work Arrangement: This role follows a hybrid schedule and requires in-office presence in Columbus, Ohio two days per week. Location Requirement: Candidates must be based within a commutable distance to Columbus, Ohio. Work Authorization: This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT Extension program. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We are looking for a senior technology individual contributor to help shape the next chapter of engineering and AI across Personal Lines Solutions. This role provides technical leadership across a broad PLS application portfolio and helps advance AI expertise and execution across the organization. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of modern engineering, platform transformation, and applied AI. The leader in this role will influence technology direction across value streams, partner with tech leads, architects, agile leaders, and senior leadership, and help turn emerging AI capabilities into practical outcomes for software delivery, business value, and IT operations. The work spans high-impact priorities such as Guidewire modernization, performance optimization across core customer journeys, AI-assisted delivery patterns, and agentic AI use cases. T his is an opportunity to build, influence, and scale in a highly visible role where modern engineering and responsible AI are not side experiments, but part of the business and technology strategy. In this role, you will: Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate business objectives into practical, scalable technical solutions. Identify opportunities to improve engineering productivity, delivery speed, quality, and operational efficiency through modern technologies, including AI enabled capabilities. Develop technology recommendations and implementation roadmaps that align with business priorities and enterprise architecture. Communicate complex technical concepts in a way that is easily understood by both technical and nontechnical audiences. Influence technical decisions across product, engineering, quality assurance, and operations teams without direct management responsibility. Drive modernization efforts through APIs, cloud technologies, platform improvements, and application optimization. Improve release quality, reduce technology risk, and promote secure software engineering and DevSecOps best practices. Mentor engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and engineering standards to elevate overall team capability. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical solutions that improve customer and associate experiences.

Experience with Guidewire is preferred but not required. Experience applying AI capabilities to improve software delivery, engineering efficiency, or business outcomes. Strong consulting, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization. Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on technical problem solving and execution. #LI-KR1 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