Consultant, Technology Engineer - Oracle Cloud Engineer / Computing

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.

As a Consultant, Technology Engineer you will be responsible for delivering both standard and custom technology solutions in alignment with Nationwide’s architectural standards, technology roadmaps, industry trends, and business needs. Your focus areas will include collaboration on platform, data, systems, storage, middleware, network, security, and Cloud technology products. Additionally, you will be accountable for the operation and support of these products, ensuring they meet enterprise requirements and defined service level agreements (SLAs).

In this role, you will design, build, and support Oracle Cloud Platform and its associated capabilities. Key skills and knowledge essential for this role include:

Key Skills

Strong understanding of cloud architecture and the ability to design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.

Expertise in services like Cloud Compute, Cloud Storage, Platform automation, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management for Oracle Cloud (including Oracle Analytics Cloud Service, Autonomous Database, Cloud Guard)

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.

Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment both individually and as part of a larger team, including the ability to mentor and train less experienced engineers.

Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues for Oracle Cloud Platform.

Experience working in an Agile framework for management and delivery of work products.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and build cloud infrastructure for Oracle Cloud Platform.

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.

Works with other Technology Engineering teams and Technology Architecture to ensure the success of products.

Collaborates with vendors to help drive design innovation in product enhancements and improvements.

Conducts proactive and reactive monitoring to detect, predict and resolve abnormal conditions in the environment.

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment both individually and as part of a larger team, including the ability to mentor and train less experienced engineers.

Provides complex production support for Oracle Cloud technology platforms.

Collaborates with Technology Architecture professionals to develop technology product roadmaps for Cloud Platforms.

Drives Cloud Platform improvements through optimization, enhancements and the implementation of new features and functions.

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

Conducts “proof of concept” labs for enhancements, innovative solutions, and competitive bake-offs.

Compensation Grade G5

Job Description SummaryIf 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 Consultant, Technology Engineer, you deliver standard and custom supportable technology products. The solutions you build are based on Nationwide’s architectural standards, technology roadmaps, industry trends and business requirements. You’ll focus on collaboration, data, systems, storage, middleware, network, security and contact center technology products. You’ll also be accountable for the operational aspects and management for the above products according to the business requirements and defined service level agreements (SLAs).

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborates with Technology Architecture professionals to develop technology product roadmaps.

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.

Designs and implements standard builds/templates for all technology platforms.

Drives product improvements through optimization, enhancements and the implementation of new features and functions.

Works continuously with other Technology Engineering teams and Technology Architecture to ensure the success of products.

Conducts “proof of concept” labs for enhancements, new solutions and competitive bake-offs.

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

Conducts proactive and reactive monitoring to detect, predict and resolve abnormal conditions in the environment.

Collaborates with vendors to help drive design innovation in product enhancements and improvements.

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

Provides complex production support for all technology platforms.

Provides oversight for technical labs and development environments.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to AVP, Director or Manager 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: Six years or more experience with the most complex integrated solutions with an ability to design and develop and modify new and existing solutions for specialized needs. Experience with multiple technologies and within one or more domains. Experience with automation of deployment of solution configurations. Experience in training/guiding less experienced staff. Experience with 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 needed. 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 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 maybe 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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