IT Software Engineer

Nelnet•Lincoln, NE

1d•$70,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Junior-level software engineers are encouraged to apply! Join a delivery team that builds and supports high‑volume, distributed software that powers critical borrower and agent workflows. In this role, you’ll work in an agile environment to develop backend services in C#/.NET, contribute to frontend Angular web apps, and work with both SQL and NoSQL datastores. You'll collaborate on message-driven and service-oriented architectures, containerized deployments, and modern delivery practices using IaC-driven workflows. Nelnet believes in a hybrid work environment that accommodates both in-office and remote work. This model promotes a positive work-life balance and culture, enabling in-person collaboration when possible while also providing benefits associated with remote work. The standard hybrid work schedule includes 24 hours of in-office work each week, for associates that reside within 30 miles of an office. At this time, Nelnet is looking to hire candidates who live within 30 miles of the following locations: - Lincoln, NE - Centennial, CO - Madison, WI US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a 6C Federal security clearance are required for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and/or a related discipline or work experience preferred.
2+ years of software development experience with strong proficiency in at least one key competency is valued.
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a 6C Federal security clearance are required for this role.
Candidates must live within 30 miles of Lincoln, NE, Centennial, CO, or Madison, WI.

Nice To Haves

Junior-level candidates with strong fundamentals are encouraged to apply.
Caching familiarity (e.g. Redis) is a plus.
Familiarity with IBM i Db2 is a plus.
NServiceBus or similar messaging framework familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in solution design to satisfy a wide range of business needs.
Analysis and translation of business requirements into technical requirements for development, and creation of design documents and technical specifications.
Adhere to Best Practices and Standards in the areas of technology and security.
Provide post implementation support including, but not limited to, monitoring application performance and debugging existing code.
Keep abreast of advancements and changes in technology and develop an understanding of how new technologies can be leveraged provide business solutions.
Develops backend web and worker services in C# with .NET that implement business requirements for high‑volume workflows, with attention to performance and maintainability.
Develops frontend web applications using TypeScript/JavaScript with Angular; uses component libraries and validates alignment to WCAG & Section 508 expectations.
Writes efficient SQL and understands relational modeling, using Entity Framework + LINQ appropriately; caching familiarity (e.g. Redis) is a plus; familiarity with IBM i Db2 is a plus.
Implements message-driven processing, handling failures safely with retry-aware logic and idempotent processing assumptions; NServiceBus or similar messaging framework familiarity is a plus.
Works effectively in containerized environments, building and troubleshooting services packaged with Docker; comfortable working within IaC-driven deployment workflows and using AWS tooling to support delivery and diagnostics.
Uses Git in a team setting (branching, pull requests, readable commits) and participates effectively in code review to improve correctness and maintainability.
Writes highly-testable code and contributes to automated unit and integration tests.
Applies secure coding practices and works within security/compliance requirements informed by standards such as NIST; responsibly manages software dependencies and secrets.
Identifies and diagnoses issues by reading logs, tracing distributed workflows, and using monitoring tools to pinpoint root causes; participates in on-call and production release processes.
Works within established service boundaries and clean-architecture conventions, keeping business logic separated from infrastructure and avoiding tight coupling across services.
Uses AI-assisted tools while following organizational data-handling and security policies.
Possesses a strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle with experience in agile delivery models.
Has the ability to quickly learn new technologies, domain concepts, and business processes within a complex regulatory environment.
Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms, adapting to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Takes ownership of assigned work through completion, proactively surfacing risks and ensuring deliverables are production‑ready.
Produces clear documentation that supports long‑term maintainability, onboarding, and operational support.