Remote Senior Software Engineer - Lead Innovative, Scalable Projects

Nelnet; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Nelnet is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the New Ventures team. This remote, full-time role involves designing, coding, debugging, and deploying innovative software solutions for fast-moving projects.

You will mentor engineers, drive continuous improvement, and own technical decisions with minimal supervision while collaborating across teams. The role emphasizes experience with Python and Java, cloud platforms, microservices, and AI-assisted development tools.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design robust solutions for complex projects and scalable software applications.
• Write, test, and implement maintainable code meeting quality standards.
• Work in an Agile environment and adapt to evolving requirements.
• Own projects from conception through deployment with minimal supervision.
• Perform code audits, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the lifecycle.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and share technical knowledge.
• Influence technical decisions and partner with stakeholders.
• Continually update technical knowledge and stay current with trends.

Skills

Python

Java

AI tools

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Git

Job description

Nelnet is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the New Ventures team. This remote, full-time role involves designing, coding, debugging, and deploying innovative software solutions for fast-moving projects.

You will mentor engineers, drive continuous improvement, and own technical decisions with minimal supervision while collaborating across teams. The role emphasizes experience with Python and Java, cloud platforms, microservices, and AI-assisted development tools.