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. This 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. Preferred Qualifications 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 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 on mentoring and leading others to deliver high quality, cost-effective technology solutions to business partners by crafting new software applications or modifying and/or supporting existing packaged or custom-built applications. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Responsible for applying secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities. Mentors and trains others on design techniques, tools and coding standards. Executes and provides strategic advice on using technology to achieve goals. Drives cross-collaboration and execution of projects across multiple teams. Analyzes, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards and best practices. Champions the use of DevSecOps practices, tooling and techniques. Drives continuous learning and improvement through ongoing training, practice and innovation. Works across organizations and product areas to drive joint technical roadmaps. Manages individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables proactively. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships: Reports to a Technology Director or above. Typical Skills and Experiences: Education: 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: Eight or more years of analysis and technology experience. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Hands on technical leadership experience leading project teams and setting technical direction. Proficiency in multiple programming language such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript. Extensive knowledge of software development lifecycle. Proven ability to tackle sophisticated 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 manager’s 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 Benefits We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid 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. Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule. The national salary range for Sr Consultant, Software Engineer : $149,000.00-$262,000.00 The expected starting salary range for Sr Consultant, Software Engineer : $149,000.00 - $223,000.00 At Nationwide, we find purpose in protecting people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care – and we’ve been doing that since 1926. Our financial strength and caring culture extend beyond our associates into the communities we serve. You really can feel the difference at Nationwide, which is why we continue to be named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For. Check out why others think we're a great place to work, too, and let us know – can you see yourself at Nationwide? 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.