Specialist, Software Engineer (Trillium, Databricks)

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Information 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AWS, Databricks, Python, Trillium, Teradata, SQL, Unix scripting, and Informatica PowerCenter. This role requires a strong understanding of data engineering techniques, data cleansing, and matching processes, as well as excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize Trillium for data cleansing, standardization, and matching processes, with a focus on US Census data file matching.
• Manage and optimize AWS services including S3, EFS, EBS, Lambda, and IAM roles.
• Perform data engineering tasks using Databricks, including integrating JSON files from S3 into the raw layer and applying best practices.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts for data processing and automation.
• Extract data from various data stores, including relational databases and file structures such as CSV, XML, and JSON.
• Use Teradata utilities (BTEQ, Fast Load, Multi Load) for data extraction and manipulation.
• Write and maintain Unix shell scripts, including wrapper scripts, and monitor Unix logs for errors.
• Create and troubleshoot complex SQL queries for backend testing and production issue resolution.
• Utilize Informatica PowerCenter Client tools (Mapping Designer, Repository Manager, Workflow Manager/Monitor) for ETL processes.

 

Qualifications:

• Expertise in Trillium Control Centre, cleansing, standardization, and matching processes.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (S3, EFS, EBS, Lambda) and IAM roles.
• Proficient in Databricks data engineering and best practices.
• Advanced skills in Python programming.
• Experience with Teradata and its utilities (BTEQ, Fast Load, Multi Load).
• Proficient in SQL and Unix scripting.
• Experience with data extraction from various data stores and file structures.
• Strong proficiency in Informatica PowerCenter Client tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Well-organized, quick learner, and self-motivated.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good Experience with Trillium based cleansing, standardization and US Census data file matching process in Trillium.
• Experience in interacting with end-users, understanding their requirements and troubleshooting production issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

 

Compensation Grade: F5

Job Description 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 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’ll analyze, code, configure, test, debug, document and maintain applications.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzes, solutions, develops, tests, debugs, documents and deploys software according to standards in an agile environment.

• Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.

• Uses DevSecOps practices, tooling and techniques.

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

• Manages medium to large project priorities, deadlines and deliverables proactively.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to a Technology Manager/Director. 

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Completion of undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or other related degree. Technology experience or non-traditional technology certificates can be substituted for an undergraduate degree. 

Experience: Four or more years of analysis and technology experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proficiency in one or more programming language such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript. Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle. Proven ability to tackle complex business and development problems. Ability to thrive in a team environment. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. 

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions: 

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Office environment may vary based on team and/or location. 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. 

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: 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. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

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.

Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range.

The national salary range for Specialist, Software Engineer : $82,000.00-$170,000.00

The expected starting salary range for Specialist, Software Engineer : $91,000.00 – $137,000.00