Remote Senior Software Engineer - Cloud, AI-Driven Tools

Nelnet; Imperial (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA/FSA

401K + student loan repayment

Job summary

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., seeks a Senior Software Engineer on the New Ventures team to design and maintain software using Python and Java in a cloud-based microservices environment. This role requires independent ownership and collaboration to deliver scalable solutions.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to Agile processes, and drive continuous improvements while supporting strategic options for new business initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related software engineering experience.
• Shipped production software using Python and Java.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design robust software solutions for complex projects.
• Write, test, and maintain high-quality code.
• Work in an Agile environment and adapt to evolving requirements.
• Own projects from conception to deployment with minimal supervision.
• Perform code audits, testing, and debugging throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify optimization opportunities and champion improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and perform code reviews.
• Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders on technical decisions.
• Continuously update skills to stay current with tech trends.

Skills

Strong technical

Client communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Ownership

Adaptability

AI-assisted tools

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

AWS

Job description

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., seeks a Senior Software Engineer on the New Ventures team to design and maintain software using Python and Java in a cloud-based microservices environment. This role requires independent ownership and collaboration to deliver scalable solutions.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to Agile processes, and drive continuous improvements while supporting strategic options for new business initiatives.