2026 Summer Intern - IT Software Engineer - .NET/Web
Nelnet•Madison, WI
•$21 - $25
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.
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.
- Experience with Microsoft .NET, C#, SQL, and RESTful Web Services
- Must be a United States citizen due to government security clearance requirements for this position.
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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- one-on-one mentorship
- competitive pay
- casual dress
- flexible schedule
- intern-specific programming
- meaningful work experience
- competitive pay
- casual dress
- flexible work hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
