Software Engineer l

Nelnet•Lincoln, NE

20h•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive. As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package. You’re part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work. As a Software Engineer I, you’ll be an integral part of our development team, working closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and the Development team to build and enhance solutions that power the future of K-12 education. You’ll design and develop new product features, write clean and testable code, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence utilizing modern tools and technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
0-3 years of hands-on experience developing enterprise web applications using technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Core, Angular, TypeScript, SQL Server, NoSQL databases, JSON, and RESTful APIs
Experience with Entity Framework and building/test consuming RESTful APIs
Solid understanding of testing techniques (unit, functional, integration, e2e)
A critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
Strong communicator who can explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Kubernetes and Azure Cloud Services (preferred)
Experience using AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot and a forward-thinking mindset to help drive AI adoption within our SDLC processes.
Strong grasp of object-oriented design, SOLID principles, and microservices architecture

Responsibilities

Collaborating with team members to design new features based on user and business requirements
Writing clean, maintainable code and building automated tests
Reviewing and providing constructive feedback on pull requests
Participating in Agile ceremonies and embracing change and evolving priorities
Actively expanding your technical skills, staying current with industry trends, and open to learning from and collaborating with more experienced engineers

Benefits

The chance to work on meaningful products that impact schools across the country
A team-oriented culture that values curiosity, creativity, and mutual support
Access to the latest technologies and the freedom to innovate
A diverse and inclusive work environment
Competitive salary: $70,000-$80,000
Exceptional benefits through Nelnet, including:
Leadership training programs
401(k) match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Wellness and lifestyle reimbursement opportunities
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program.