2026 Summer Intern - IT Software Engineer - .NET/Web

Nelnet Servicing•Madison, WI

About The Position

Nelnet, a Fortune 1000 finance & technology company, is hiring eager students to join its Summer 2026 IT Internship program. Software Engineer Interns will enhance and support our internal and external web-based applications. They will work with IT teams to develop and maintain applications using .NET, C#, SQL, and Angular. Across all teams, Nelnet interns enjoy competitive pay, casual dress, flexible work hours, and receive mentorship from IT pros. This position requires work in support of the Company’s contract with the United States Department of Education (“ED”). As such, the United States Government requires that any applicant for this position must complete United States Government security clearance. Effective June 1, 2018, ED has informed Nelnet that security clearance applications for foreign nationals are not being accepted or processed. In light of this direction from ED, Nelnet will be unable to hire applicants without United States citizenship for such positions.

Requirements

Pursuing degree in an IT-related field including software development, computer science, or other related major.
General knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), computer information systems, and Agile approach.
Knowledge of computers: preferably Microsoft packages and advancement in programming language learning.
Motivated and excited by technical challenges.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Passionate about collaborating with teammates and customers.
Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and enjoys helping others.
Shares new ideas, is creative and passionate about innovation.
Detail oriented and cares about creating an exceptional user experience.
Comfortable working in an agile development environment and understands on time/within-budget principles.
Must be a United States citizen due to security clearance requirements for the Department of Education contract.

Nice To Haves

Current standing Junior or above preferred.
Previous experience in creating and deploying software (e.g. internship, class-based project, personal project, research opportunity, non-profit work, etc.).
Experience solving complex problems and working through challenging requirements.
Experience with Microsoft .NET, C#, SQL, and RESTful Web Services.

Responsibilities

Enhance and support internal and external web-based applications.
Work with IT teams to develop and maintain applications using .NET, C#, SQL, and Angular.
Collaborate with technology experts.
Learn new technologies & languages relevant to the team.
Develop skills coding, testing, and evaluating technical tradeoffs.
Participate in standup meetings, sprints, and take on projects related to the team’s goal.
Attend intern professional, personal, and social development events.