Sr. Consultant, Software Engineer | Engineering Strategy & Modernization Lead

About the role

The role is located in Columbus, Ohio and follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence two days per week. This is a strong fit for someone interested in shaping the future of engineering and AI within Personal Lines Solutions at Nationwide.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or other related degree.
• Eight or more years of analysis and technology experience.
• Hands-on technical leadership experience leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages 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.

Skills

• Hands on technical leadership experience leading project teams and setting technical direction.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages 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.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Eight hours of Lifetime paid time off.
• Eight hours of Unity Day paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid pension plan.
• Business casual attire.

Pay

$149,000.00 - $262,000.00

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with in-office presence two days per week.