Specialist, Software Engineer (Java, Angular, IIB) - Ace (AppConnect Enterprise)

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. ACE in CLS is IBM App Connect Enterprise — the integration/middleware platform formerly known as IBM Integration Bus (IIB). In Nationwide artifacts it appears as “CL IIB / Ace (AppConnect Enterprise)”. What it does, in plain English: It connects systems and services so data can move between applications. IBM’s ACE description specifically calls out connectivity, routing, and integration across apps, systems, and services. It transforms/maps data from one system’s format to another. In CLS examples, PolicyCenter fields are sent to ACE and ACE maps them into downstream target fields such as HPEX/GSDD print/form structures. It orchestrates service/API calls. One CLS document shows ACE receiving a request from PolicyCenter, obtaining a bearer token, calling the UWRS REST API, and then mapping the response back to PolicyCenter. It can also apply validation/business-handling logic in the integration flow before data is passed downstream For someone to be successful as a candidate they will need to have: Strong ACE/IIB Integration background PolicyCenter familiarity Experience w/field mappings, APIs, and dostream irchestration Ability to troubleshoot production/support issues across connected systems Understanding of CLS business processes and line impacts This role will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio, Des Moines, Iowa, or Scottsdale, Arizona office 2 days (Monday & Tuesday) per week. Remote internal associates may also be considered.  This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization.  Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program. #LI-AZ1 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.

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:

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.

Four or more years of analysis and technology experience. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proficiency in one or