Specialist, Quality Engineer

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.

This is a hybrid opportunity with preferred locations of Columbus, OH or Des Moines, IA. A remote environment would be considered based on skills and experience.

The Person al Lines Billing team is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer with strong Mainframe testing experience and a background in billing application validation, backend data analysis, and test automation. This role will support the quality and reliability of critical billing systems across Mainframe batch processing, end-to-end billing flows, performance testing, and modern automation capabilities. This role is best suited for an experienced quality professional who can navigate a complex, highly integrated billing environment;

execute and validate Mainframe batch jobs; query DB2 data to confirm backend results; and apply a practical mix of low-code, no-code, and light scripting techniques to improve testing efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong defect management and analytical skills, along with the adaptability to apply modern tools such as Playwright, AI-assisted test generation, and the Tosca automation framework. PLS Billing is a financially critical platform where testing decisions directly affect customer experience, financial accuracy, downstream system stability, and delivery confidence.

The team needs someone who can combine thoughtful test planning with hands-on execution, clear communication, and sound judgment while helping modernize the way billing quality is validated.

• Plan and execute functional, integration, regression, performance, and end-to-end testing for Personal Lines Billing capabilities.
• Execute and validate Mainframe batch jobs, including reviewing job results, processing outcomes, and expected billing behavior.
• Perform end-to-end billing testing across policy, account, payment, billing, and downstream processing flows.
• Develop and execute performance tests using JMX and load-testing scripts to evaluate application behavior, capacity, and scalability.
• Query DB2 using SQL to validate backend data, billing transactions, account and policy states, and downstream results.
• Create, maintain, and execute automated tests using Playwright, including AI-assisted test generation where appropriate.
• Use the Tosca automation framework and other low-code or no-code tools to expand efficient, repeatable test coverage.
• Analyze, document, prioritize, and manage defects through resolution, including clear evidence, impact assessment, and retest results.
• Partner with developers, product owners, analysts, and other testers to clarify requirements, identify risks, and define effective test scenarios.
• Contribute to reusable regression coverage and continuous improvement of testing practices, tools, and documentation.

• Mainframe and billing testing skills
• Experience testing Mainframe-based applications and navigating batch processing environments.
• Ability to execute, monitor, and validate Mainframe batch jobs and interpret processing results.
• Experience performing end-to-end testing for complex billing, financial, or other transaction-oriented systems.
• Understanding of test environments, test data, job sequencing, and validation of expected business outcomes.

• Strong DB2 SQL querying…