Specialist, Software Engineer - Personal Computing Services - Quality Engineer

If you're passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide's 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 we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. This role is currently working in a hybrid capacity. It collaborates in office with the team a few days every other week. Subject to change. Personal Computing Services (PCS) Application Development Team exists as an end-to-end solution to deliver associates quality computing devices. Our goal is to ensure that the right processes, people, and technologies are in place to meet our customers' expectations of our services. You will have an opportunity to work in a team environment with a rewarding experience, meeting the needs of our internal customers, enabling them to be productive. Preferred Qualifications: Strong knowledge and Experience of Postman Familiarity with Lean, Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD environments Excellent collaboration and communication skills Highly Desired Qualifications Proficiency in TOSCA test automation Knowledge of C#/.Net ASP ServiceNow Service Management Can own the process of discovering test cases and designing, developing, and deploying test automation in an environment where no testing procedures exist. Is willing to work with the team lead to discover existing test processes at Nationwide and implement tools/frameworks that are company standards. Is willing to perform some manual testing while discovering test cases and developing test automation. Has experience automating testing for REST APIs and Web Applications. Experience testing Windows Services and database stored procedures is a plus. Experience automating testing in an environment where the applications and APIs are actively being enhanced and/or rewritten is a plus. Experience adding test automation into Git pull request process or other CI/CD processes a big plus. Is willing to teach one or more of the application developers on the team how to maintain and run test automation so that the team has a backup tester. Is excited about the opportunity to work with a small team that is actively working to mature application development practices and quality control. You will have the opportunity to work across the Personal Computing Services areas, interface with the SCCM, OSD and App Dev team members Compensation Grade: F5 Job Description Summary If you're all about delivering technology solutions to support a company providing outstanding care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Our industry-leading technology workforce adopts an agile work environment and a collaborative and inclusive 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. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Analyzes, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards in an agile environment. 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 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.