Specialist, Software Engineer (Java, Spring Boot, 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. Work Arrangement: This role follows a hybrid schedule and requires in-office presence in our Columbus OH office location two days per week. 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. Join the Finance & Investments Technology BSA, a team focused on delivering innovative technology solutions that support Nationwide's finance and investment operations.

Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, JavaScript, and Bootstrap. Build and enhance RESTful APIs, backend services, reusable UI components, and responsive web experiences. Apply Golden Path standards for application structure, configuration, security, testing, logging, and deployment. Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers, architects, DevOps engineers, and software developers in an Agile delivery environment. Troubleshoot defects, participate in code reviews, document technical decisions, and deliver maintainable production-ready solutions.

Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery workflows. Knowledge of observability practices, including monitoring, logging, tracing, alerting, and New Relic. Familiarity with Agentic AI concepts and practical use of GitHub Copilot to improve developer productivity while maintaining engineering quality. Experience with specification-driven development, including translating clear requirements and acceptance criteria into testable implementations. Commitment to consistent currency for CVE remediation, including monitoring, prioritizing, and addressing vulnerable dependencies and components. #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 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: Analyze solutions, develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software according to standards and best practices in an agile environment. Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities. Use DevSecOps practices, tooling, and techniques. Drive continuous improvement and learning through ongoing training, practice, and innovation. Manage medium to large project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables proactively. Provides technical guidance to others. 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 degrees.