2026 Summer Intern - IT Software Engineer - .NET/Web - Starting Summer 2027

Nelnet; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Casual dress

Flexible schedule

Mentorship from IT pros

Job summary

Nelnet's Summer 2026 IT Internship program invites students to work on real projects using .NET, C#, SQL, and Angular. Interns collaborate with technology experts, learn new languages, and contribute to internal and external web applications.

You will participate in standups and sprints while receiving mentorship and internship-specific programming. Ideal candidates are pursuing an IT-related degree, with Junior or higher standing preferred, and a willingness to grow in a fast-paced, Agile

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in an IT-related field including software development, computer science, or related major. Current standing Junior or above preferred.
• General knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile approaches.
• Experience creating and deploying software (internships, class projects, personal projects, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technology experts and teams.
• Learn new technologies and languages relevant to the team.
• Develop skills in coding, testing, and evaluating technical tradeoffs.
• Participate in standup meetings, sprints, and project work aligned with team goals.
• Attend intern development events (professional, personal, and social).

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Agile familiarity

Education

IT-related degree (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft .NET

C#

SQL

RESTful Web Services

Angular

Job description

Our Vision: We make dreams possible.

Yes, we’re a student loan servicer. We’re also a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, we’re so much more than what you think—and we’re just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in life—build codes or build brands—we’re the best place to do it.

Join Nelnet as an intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one-on-one mentorship, competitive pay, casual dress, flexible schedule, intern-specific programming, and meaningful work experience.

Hungry for relevant development experience while you’re still in school? Nelnet, a Fortune 1000 finance & technology company, is hiring eager students to join its Summer 2026 IT Internship program.

Software Engineer Interns 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.

• 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

EDUCATION

Pursuing degree in an IT-related field including software development, computer science, or other related major. Current standing Junior or above preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Experience

• 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.

Preferred Experience

• 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

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

• 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

The hourly pay range for this role is $21 - $25

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.

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or [e-mail].

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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