Process Automation Engineer: Python, ETL & AI Tools

Nelnet, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

401K with student loan repayment

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive pay

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Wellness program

Job summary

Nelnet, Inc. is seeking a Process Automation Developer to build and support automation solutions that improve efficiency and reduce risk. The role collaborates with engineers and analysts to clarify requirements and deliver scalable automation.

The position requires Python development experience, knowledge of data environments and APIs, and a proactive, collaborative approach in a hybrid work setting. US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree preferred or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in Python and data automation.
• Experience with data environments, pipelines, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Familiarity with APIs, databases, and back-end data environments.

Responsibilities

• Develops and supports technical automation solutions using varied tools and platforms.
• Continuously improves existing automation for efficiency and accuracy.
• Provides technical support and troubleshooting to team members.
• Executes automation tasks and projects independently when scoped by an Engineer.

Skills

Python

Data pipelines

ETL/ELT

APIs

Databases

Kanban

CI/CD

Testing

AI tooling

Office suite

Team collaboration

Education

Four-year college degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Office

AI tooling

Job description

Nelnet, Inc. is seeking a Process Automation Developer to build and support automation solutions that improve efficiency and reduce risk. The role collaborates with engineers and analysts to clarify requirements and deliver scalable automation.

The position requires Python development experience, knowledge of data environments and APIs, and a proactive, collaborative approach in a hybrid work setting. US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.