IT Software Architect - .NET/Web

Nelnet Servicing•Madison, WI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nelnet is hiring an IT Software Architect to work collaboratively within IT Delivery and across business operational areas to design and deliver pragmatic solutions based on business value and NDS IT technology direction. The role provides technical leadership to agile teams and periodically contributes work from the product backlog. The architect leads application design, architectural pattern implementation, and consistent development practices while helping teams deliver high-quality working software. They partner with Solution Architects to advance Nelnet’s technology solution architecture and seek opportunities to improve architecture across the enterprise. The position uses a hybrid work model. Associates living within 30 miles of an office are expected to work in the office 24 hours per week. At this time, Nelnet is seeking candidates within 30 miles of Lincoln, Nebraska; Centennial, Colorado; or Madison, Wisconsin. Current associates working remotely will also be considered. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a 6C Federal security clearance are required.

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, RESTful web services, service-based architecture, and message-based processing.
Strong technical competency in SQL Server and/or other relational databases, GitLab, full-stack development, and secure development practices.
Experience with collaboration tools including 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 levels of the organization.
Ability to learn new technologies and business functions quickly.
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. citizen with the ability to obtain a 6C Federal security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Agile or iterative approaches to software delivery.
Knowledge of NIST compliance and ISSO2.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate current technical skill expectations for the job family.
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 maximize 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.
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 drive Nelnet technology solution architecture.
Periodically pull and complete work from the product backlog.