Sr Engineer, Software Engineer - Angular and Java

About the Team

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.

The SOE (Scrum of Earth) team within Nationwide Financials' Digital Servicing organization focuses on delivering end‑to‑end, high‑impact customer and financial professional products for annuities. SOE engineers own and evolve critical servicing experiences such as PIE JET Pod and Fixed Funding Pod, and you will be embedded in a true cross‑functional product team, partnering closely with business leaders, CX/UX, architects, and fellow engineers to deliver modern, scalable solutions with strong visibility.

The SOE Team at Nationwide Financial is seeking a Software Engineer with 2+ years of experience to design, build, and support customer‑facing and internal applications that serve members, financial professionals, and internal associates across  and  As a full‑stack engineer, you will contribute across the entire lifecycle—design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing evolution—of strategic product journeys. This role offers the opportunity to work on modern engineering initiatives and major product improvements.

• Build and evolve end‑to‑end customer and financial professional journeys, not just individual components or isolated applications.
• Partner daily with product, UX, architecture, and business stakeholders to make fast, informed decisions.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and performant full‑stack solutions.
• Contribute to major product launches and modernization efforts.
• Support and improve existing services while continuously raising engineering quality and consistency.
• Use modern engineering practices, including code reviews and automation.
• Leverage Generative AI tools (such as Git Hub Copilot) to improve productivity and code quality.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative, cross‑domain team environment.
• Comfort working closely with others as well as contributing independently.
• Strong development skills with a growth mindset and passion for continuous learning.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and debugging skills.
• Collaborative mindset with openness to feedback and willingness to support overall team success.
• Experience using Generative AI tools (e.g., Git Hub Copilot) to enhance engineering efficiency and quality.
• Angular, Type Script, JavaScript.
• Java Spring Framework.
• RESTful APIs and API platforms (Apigee a plus).
• Cloud platforms (AWS and Kubernetes experience preferred).
• Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle).
• GraphQL, Kafka, or other event‑driven architectures (nice‑to‑have).
• Agile & Dev Ops practices; experience within Agile teams.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Concourse, Harness, Git Hub Actions).
• Strong interest in automation and improving software delivery processes.

• Wants ownership of meaningful, customer‑facing journeys.
• Enjoys working across the stack and across disciplines.
• Values modern engineering practices and continuous improvement.
• Is excited to contribute to high‑visibility, strategic initiatives while continuing to grow in a supportive, collaborative environment.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Paid time off: 18 days per full calendar year pro‑rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, and 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company‑paid pension plan.
• Business‑casual attire policy.

This role is a hybrid position based out of either the Columbus, OH or Des Moines, IA office. The team collaborates in person on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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.