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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Consultant, Data Product Architect - **Company:** Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company - **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,000 - $222,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Portfolio Management, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Machine Learning, Metadata, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Software Technical Review, Google Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Technical Debt, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** November 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nationwide.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Nationwide_Career/job/Ohio---Columbus-Three-Nationwide-Plaza/Consultant--Data-Product-Architect_100683-1 ## About the Role The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge across the following technologies and domains, with a proven ability to apply industry and organizational best practices. * Data analytics, data modeling, and machine learning concepts * Data analytic and warehouse platforms * Metadata strategies, context engines, ontologies, and data governance frameworks * Multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) architectures * Zero Trust Architecture concepts The role follows our SuccessFlex model, which includes three remote workdays and two in-office days per week for team collaboration. This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program., Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or a related field are preferred. License/Certification/Designation: Technology certifications or designation are not required but encouraged. Experience: Eight or more years of experience in a technology domain. Demonstrated expertise across multiple architectural domains and technologies, with awareness of emerging trends. Cloud experience preferred. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Good communication and facilitation skills. Ability to make decisions and recommendations on technology strategies while considering various options and business needs. Aptitude to influence, build relationships, negotiate and set priorities needed. Strong executive presence. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus. Other criteria, including leadership or technical skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and HR Business Partner. ## Description As a Product Architect you will be responsible for providing solution scoping and build services on data-centric enterprise initiatives in support of data and analytic needs. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the enterprise information strategy, setting direction in partnership with data governance and using this direction in support of programs and projects that deliver business value to the enterprise., As a Product Architect, you support a line of business or infrastructure domain and are responsible for the technical quality, integrity, and evolution of the application portfolio within a Technology Solution Area., * Develops and maintains systems architecture for a product domain, business function, or technology portfolio, ensuring that the product meets functional and non-functional requirements. * Key contributor on strategies, blueprints, and roadmaps for a given product/application/technology area focused on technical directions like Cloud First. Ensure product/application roadmaps are aligned with solution and enterprise roadmaps with the appropriate guardrails. * 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. * Identifies technology risk, technical currency gaps, and technical debt when planning for new solutions, technology upgrades, and maintenance of product/application platforms. * Crafts moderate to complex build patterns and accelerators, establishes building code standards, and ensures compliance with architecture standards. * Drives technical quality by conducting or participating in architecture, design and code reviews, capacity planning, modeling and testing. * Supports the development of technical talent by providing feedback, suggestions, and creating visibility to other leaders. * Assists in mentoring teams involved in a product/application development when unfamiliar, new technologies or techniques are introduced. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Director or AVP, Technology Chief Architect., We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.