Junior/Mid-Level IT Software Engineer - .NET/Web

nelnet; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Nelnet is seeking a software engineer to contribute across backend and frontend teams. You will develop C# .NET services for high-volume workflows and build frontend applications with Angular, ensuring accessibility and performance.

You will translate business requirements into precise technical specifications and participate in code reviews and testing. You will also work within security/compliance guidelines, monitor production systems, and continuously learn new technologies in a

Qualifications

• Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and/or related discipline or work experience preferred.
• Proficiency in backend C# .NET to implement high-volume workflows with good performance and maintainability.
• Experience building frontend with TypeScript/Angular and WCAG/508 accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in solution design to satisfy a wide range of business needs.
• Translate business requirements into technical specs and design documents.
• Adhere to best practices and security standards; provide post-implementation support and monitoring.
• Solve issues by reading logs, tracing distributed workflows, and using monitoring tools.
• Maintain clean architecture with well-separated business logic from infrastructure.

Skills

C# .NET

Angular & TypeScript

SQL Server

Git & code review

Unit & integration tests

Secure coding (NIST)

Agile delivery

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Git

Job description

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.

Nelnet Core Value #3: Pursuing opportunities for diversification and growth.

Not only does Nelnet believe in diversification and growth as a business, but in our associates as well. We are people-driven. As opportunities arise to diversify and apply our customer service and software expertise, we look to develop our associates to grow right alongside the company.

External candidates must reside within a 30-mile radius of one of the below office locations:

• Centennial, CO
• Lincoln, NE
• Madison, WI
• Boise, ID
• Brownsville, TX

Nelnet believes in a hybrid work environment. The standard hybrid work schedule includes 24 hours of in-office work each week, for associates that reside within 30 miles of an office. This is subject to change, based on manager discretion.

NOTE: Internal Associates working in a remote capacity may be considered for this position.

Job 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.

EDUCATION:

• Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and/or a related discipline or work experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates preferably have 2-5+ years of software development experience with strong proficiency in at least one key competency is valued.

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Develops backend web 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, ideally with SQL Server.
• 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.
• Ability to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain a federal security clearance

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