IT Software Architect - .NET/Web

Nelnet•Lincoln, NE

10d•$110,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nelnet is seeking an IT Software Architect to work collaboratively within IT Delivery and across Business Operational areas to design and deliver pragmatic solutions aligned with business value and NDS IT technology direction. The role provides technical leadership to agile teams and periodically includes pulling work from the product backlog. The architect leads application design, implementation of architectural patterns, and consistent development practices on projects and within product teams. The position also works with Solution Architects to advance Nelnet technology solution architecture, promotes reuse of existing services and technologies, and identifies opportunities to improve architecture across the enterprise. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a 6C Federal security clearance. Nelnet’s hybrid model combines in-office collaboration with remote work. Associates who live within 30 miles of an office follow a standard schedule of 24 in-office hours each week. At this time, the company is seeking candidates within 30 miles of Lincoln, Nebraska; Centennial, Colorado; or Madison, Wisconsin. Current associates working remotely will also be considered. The annual compensation range is $110,000–$140,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of software development experience, with strong expertise in at least one key competency.
2 to 3 years of experience as a technical or development leader, with demonstrated ability to deliver medium- to large-scale technology solutions.
Strong technical competency in Microsoft .NET Framework and .NET Core, C#, and ASP.NET.
Strong technical competency in Microsoft IIS.
Strong technical competency in RESTful web services.
Strong technical competency in service-based architecture and message-based processing.
Strong technical competency in SQL Server and/or other relational databases.
Strong technical competency in GitLab and full-stack development.
Strong technical competency in secure development practices.
Experience with collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and/or Microsoft Teams.
Understanding of best practices, standards, and methods for integrating applications within the organization and with external partners.
In-depth knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at all organizational levels.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and business functions.
Strong analytical skills to determine effective approaches to business solutions.
Self-directed, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and lead team members on an application solution.
Demonstrated effective performance in a team-oriented environment.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a 6C Federal security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Agile or iterative delivery approaches.
Knowledge of NIST compliance and ISSO2 is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Understand and demonstrate current job-family technical skill expectations.
Engage with Agile teams to deliver high-quality working software in alignment with team commitments.
Lead and facilitate application design, implementation of architectural patterns, and consistent development practices on projects and within product teams.
Understand the business domain of supported products.
Ensure technology solution architecture and design principles align with NDS IT Delivery technology direction.
Maintain knowledge of existing services, components, and technologies to support maximum technology reuse.
Independently identify and pursue opportunities to improve solution architecture across the enterprise.
Explore and pursue technical skills outside the current job family, and remain technically current while increasing expertise and abilities.
Protect data, systems, and networks, and maintain secure, reliable, redundant, and accessible systems.
Align personal career interests with opportunities and company needs.
Work with Solution Architects to advance Nelnet technology solution architecture.
Periodically pull work from the product backlog.