Specialist, Technology Engineer - 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.

***This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.***

***This role will be filled in a hybrid capacity, with collaboration taking place in one of our office locations in Columbus, OH, Scottsdale, AZ, or Des Moines, IA.***

Specialist, Technology Engineer position to support the Data Platforms team within the Enterprise Data Office.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to grow their career at Nationwide. This role will primarily be responsible for supporting key data platforms like Databricks, Denodo and Governed Data Lake
 

The ideal candidate should have a strong Databricks skill set with good understanding of Data concepts like Data governance, Data integration, Data curation, Data storage and Data consumption. The candidate should be team player with a learning and development mindset. Below is the skill set that we are looking for to help make the candidate successful at this job.
 

Technical skills
• Strong Databricks knowledge
• Python  
• Strong SQL skillset
• Working knowledge of Lakehouses
• Version Control tools, particularly git/Github
• Unix shell scripting
• AWS Services (e.g S3, EC2, Cloud formation pipeline)
• DevOps Tools (Kubernetes (CNP), Jenkins, Harness) and DevSecOps Practices
• Working knowledge in LINUX
• Integration and API development
• Automation and Continuous Improvement
• Interest in technology trends like generative AI solutioning
 

Soft Skills
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative mindset to work with peers, business and vendor consultants
• Leading technical projects and decomposing work across team members
• Mentoring and upskilling team members

Compensation grade F5

Job Description Summary

If you’re passionate about delivering technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Our 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!

The Technology Engineer delivers standard and custom supportable technology products based on Nationwide’s architectural standards, technology roadmaps, industry trends and business requirements. You’ll be focused on collaboration, data, systems, storage, middleware, network, security and contact center technology products. You’re also accountable for the operational aspects and management for the above products in accordance with the business requirements and defined service level agreements (SLAs).

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

• Creates and implements standard builds/templates for all technology platforms.

• Drives requirements to meet current and future needs, tracks and reports capacity postures.

• Analyzes reports and delivery recommendations to remediate capacity issues.

• Implements capacity enhancements.

• Designs standard and custom technology solutions for business partner projects, including pre-production testing, performance tuning, handoffs and certification.

• Delivers technology/product optimization, migrations and management, including technology/product design, planning, power and environmental management.

• Collaborates with others to develop meaningful metrics that drive fact-based decisions on a given product/environment/solution.

• Conducts proactive system maintenance, disaster recovery planning, data backup and recovery as well as inventory, configuration and utility product management.

• Executes production engineering processes, incident management, root cause analysis, problem management, change management, release management and knowledge management.

• Provides production support for all technology platforms.

• Provides oversight for technical labs and development environments.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:  Reports to Manager/Director Technology Engineering Manager/Technology Product Manager.

Typical Skills and Experiences: 

Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems or a related field is preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Technology certifications or designation are not required, but encouraged (i.e.: AWS, Azure, scripting and development languages, delivery methods, security).

Experience: Four years of experience with moderately complex integrated solutions and an ability to develop and modify existing solutions for specialized needs. Experience with automation of solution configurations deployment and with system management processes and tools. Experience with concepts and solutions: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and Package Solutions.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Strong communication skills, knowledge of planning, management and execution of Accelerated Solutions Deliver framework, Information Security acumen. Influencing, negotiating and priority setting is needed. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge is a plus. 

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

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the Vice President and HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions: 

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

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.

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