Intern - Software Engineer - New Ventures - Starting Summer 2026

Nelnet; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelnet is offering an internship to work on a SAAS solution for loan servicing, focusing on frontend UX and back-end APIs. You will collaborate with technology experts to build scalable, secure experiences for the financial sector, using Angular, Node.js, and other technologies.

Pursue an IT-related degree while gaining real work experience, mentorship, and a chance to contribute to innovative projects in a fast-growing tech environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in an IT-related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technology experts to develop a state-of-the-art financial business platform.
• Build a scalable solution on AWS.
• Develop skills in coding, testing, and evaluating technical tradeoffs.

Skills

Angular

HTML

Node.js

JavaScript

Database

Education

Pursuing IT-related degree

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.

Join a software development team focused on delivering innovative experiences for our loan servicing customers! We’re building a SAAS solution to enable companies to better manage and service consumer loans across a diversified list of asset classes. Technologists on this team will leverage agile best practices to develop front-end UX and back-end API components to create exceptional user experiences. Being part of this team provides a fantastic growth opportunity to learn and apply web development and security technology in the financial world.

• Collaborate with technology experts - Develop a state of the art financial business platform
• Build a scalable solution using Amazon Web Services
• Develop skills coding, testing, and evaluating technical tradeoffs

EDUCATION:

Pursuing degree in an IT-related field

EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of computers: preferably Microsoft packages and familiarity with Internet including ability to use search engines. General knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and computer information systems.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

Motivated and excited by technical challenges

• Passionate about collaborating with teammates and customers
• Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and enjoys helping others
• Shares new ideas, is creative and passionate about innovation
• Wants to grow skills in angular, html, nodejs, javascript, and database technologies

Pay - $19 - $25/hourly

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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