Consultant, Software Engineer Guidewire

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.

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As a Software Engineer, you will focus primarily on providing high quality, efficient technology solutions to business partners by crafting new software applications or modifying and/or supporting existing packaged or custom-built applications. In this capacity, you will code, configure, test, debug, document and maintain applications

This role supports Scrum Sharks Guidewire Team, supporting PET Insurance across Nationwide Financials. This position will focus primarily on providing high quality, efficient technology solutions to business partners by crafting new software applications or modifying and/or supporting existing packaged or custom-built applications. In this capacity, you will code, configure, test, debug, document and maintain applications

The ideal candidate brings strong technical problem solving skills and the ability to work across teams in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• • 10+ years of Guidewire development and production support experience.
  • Good Problem solving and Leadership qualities
  • In dept knowledge of Billing, Claims, Policy Center modules of Guidewire
  • Experience with Guidewire Cloud and cloud deployment concepts.
  • Strong understanding of API integrations, SQL Queries.
  • Experience supporting production environments using DevOps, SRE, and Agile methodologies.
  • Strong SQL and relational database experience, Oracle preferred.
  • P&C insurance industry experience preferred.

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Summary

If you’re enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you.
As a Guidewire Software Engineer, you will focus on mentoring and leading others to deliver high-quality, cost-effective technology solutions to business partners by configuring, developing, integrating, and supporting Guidewire applications and related services. You will provide technical leadership across Guidewire delivery work, helping teams craft scalable solutions, improve engineering practices, and execute effectively across multiple workstreams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the design, configuration, development, testing, debugging, documentation, and deployment of Guidewire solutions according to standards and optimal practices.

• Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to help protect applications, integrations, and data from threats and vulnerabilities.

• Mentors and trains team members on Guidewire design approaches, coding standards, integration patterns, and engineering practices.

• Provides strategic technical advice on how Guidewire capabilities, integrations, and supporting technologies can be used to achieve business goals.

• Drives cross-team collaboration and execution across Guidewire initiatives, partner systems, and shared delivery dependencies.

• Leads complex solutioning for Guidewire workflows, rules, product model components, APIs, batch processing, and enterprise integrations.

• Champions the use of DevSecOps practices, tooling, and techniques to improve delivery quality, speed, and resilience.

• Drives root-cause analysis and resolution of complex defects, performance issues, and production incidents.

• Ensures continuous learning and improvement through ongoing training, practice, and innovation.

• Manages individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables while influencing broader team outcomes.

• Partners closely with architecture, product, QA, and business stakeholders to align technical direction, execution, and technology outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, mathematics, or related field is strongly preferred.

Experience:

Eight years of experience in programming and systems analysis. Four or more years of working with Guidewire applications, configurations, integrations, and delivery practices.

Technical Skills:

• CI/CD

• Cloud Computing

• Programming Languages: Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and/or ClaimCenter

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Software Security

• Software Testing

• Systems Integration

• Technology Roadmap

• Vendor Management

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to solve complex business and development problems

• Ability to work in agile and global environments

• Hands-on technical leadership experience leading project teams and setting technical direction

• Time management and prioritization

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.

Additional Information:

Reporting Structure:

Reports to Manager

Working Hours:

Aligned to India business hours with flexibility for global collaboration

Location Flexibility:

Hybrid/Remote/In-office with periodic in-office collaboration

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nationwide is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, disability, religion, or other protected categories.

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