Sr Engineer, Software Engineer; Test Automation Developer

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 role will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio office 2 days per week.

Are you passionate about building quality into software from the start? We’re looking for a Sr Engineer, Software Engineer (Test Automation Developer) to help drive quality across the Enterprise Digital Portal (). This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building scalable automation frameworks, partnering closely with software engineers, and enabling fast, reliable software delivery.

• Build and enhance automated testing frameworks using Playwright (required) and support existing automation built with Cypress.
• Collaborate with software engineers, and product owner throughout the development lifecycle to ensure quality is built into every feature.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve test failures while continuously improving test stability and reliability.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback.
• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test solutions for web applications, APIs, and microservices.

• Experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks using Playwright (required).
• Experience with Cypress and maintaining existing automated test suites.
• Experience testing modern web applications built with JavaScript/Type Script frameworks (Angular).
• Experience testing REST APIs and service integrations.
• Experience testing using Postman.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated quality gates (Git Hub Actions).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Passion for continuous learning, automation, and improving engineering quality.

• Analyze solutions, develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software according to standards and best practices.

Reports to a Technology Manager/Director.

• Education:
  
  Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or other related degrees are preferred. Technology experience or non-traditional technology certificates can be substituted for an undergraduate degree.
• Experience:
  
  Two or more years of software engineering, analysis, or related technology experience.
• Knowledge, Abilities and
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle.
• Proven ability to tackle moderately complex business and development problems.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

• Overtime Eligibility:
  Not Eligible (Exempt)
• Working Conditions:
  
  Hybrid to normal office environment. 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.

• 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

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an…