Remote Senior Software Engineer - Lead & Mentor

Nelnet; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., seeks a Senior Software Engineer on the New Ventures team to design, develop, and own robust software applications for fast-moving projects with minimal supervision.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, shipped production software in Python and Java, and are proficient with AI-assisted development tools, cloud platforms, and microservices. This is a remote, full-time role offering a $100,000–$120,000 pay range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Shipped production software in Python and Java.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and cloud platforms.
• Experience with microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design robust solutions for complex projects and build scalable software applications.
• Write, test, and implement efficient, maintainable code that meets quality standards.
• Work within an Agile environment and adapt to evolving requirements.
• Own projects from conception through deployment with minimal supervision.
• Perform code audits, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure quality.

Skills

Python

Java

AI-assisted development tools

Cloud platforms

Microservices architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Job description

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., seeks a Senior Software Engineer on the New Ventures team to design, develop, and own robust software applications for fast-moving projects with minimal supervision.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, shipped production software in Python and Java, and are proficient with AI-assisted development tools, cloud platforms, and microservices. This is a remote, full-time role offering a $100,000–$120,000 pay range.