Consultant, Software Engineer (API Integration, AWS)

Nationwide is a Fortune 100 company that focuses on delivering innovative technology solutions. The Consultant Software Engineer will lead engineering efforts in the Digital Assistants space, focusing on building scalable solutions and mentoring engineering talent.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for applying secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities
• Mentors and trains other team members on design techniques, tools and coding standards
• Provides strategic advice on using technology to achieve goals
• Drives cross-collaboration and execution of projects across multiple teams
• Analyzes, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards and optimal practices
• Champions the use of DevSecOps practices, tooling and techniques
• Ensures continuous learning and improvement through ongoing training, practice and innovation
• Manages individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables

Requirements:

• Strong API Integration Background
• Extensive experience with API development, including API life-cycle management
• Familiarity with Apigee or other API Management platforms is a strong plus
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, webhooks, and microservices architecture
• Extensive hands-on experience with TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, and Node.js
• Ability to write clean, efficient, maintainable, and scalable code across multiple services and layers
• Proven experience with: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CodePipeline, CloudFormation or AWS CDK
• Ability to mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and set engineering standards
• Lead architectural decisions and technical roadmaps
• Partner with Product Team members to translate business goals into technical solutions
• Understand user needs and shape the Digital Assistant capabilities accordingly
• Comfortable working with internal team members (Product – UX – IT) and external teams for integration and E2E ownership/validation
• Able to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Able to work and drive to completion E2E solutions across multiple teams/areas
• Stay ahead of AI trends and propose new features or improvements
• User-Centric Thinking: Passion for building intuitive, helpful, and ethical AI experiences
• Bias Toward Action: Proactive problem solver who thrives in ambiguity and fast paced environments
• Growth Mindset: Open to feedback, continuous learning, and evolving technologies
• Empathy & Team Culture: Builds trust, fosters inclusion, and supports team well-being
• Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, mathematics or related field is strongly preferred
• Experience: Six years of experience in programming and systems analysis
• Three years of experience in project management is preferred
• Hands-on technical leadership experience leading project teams and setting technical direction
• Proficiency in one programming language such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle
• Proven ability to tackle sophisticated business and development problems
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus