Senior Software Engineer — AI-Driven New Ventures (Remote)

Nelnet; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

FSA

401K

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

AD&D

Employee assistance program

Stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based incentive pay

Disability insurance

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, build, and maintain scalable software for new business initiatives. You will own projects end-to-end, mentor junior engineers, and advocate for continuous improvement in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 5+ years shipping production software in Python and Java; experience with cloud platforms, microservices, and AI-assisted

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design robust solutions for complex projects and build scalable software applications.
• Write, test, and implement efficient, maintainable code.
• 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 for high quality applications.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and drive technical excellence.

Skills

Python

Java

AI Tools

Cloud Platforms

Microservices

Agile Development

Mentorship

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, build, and maintain scalable software for new business initiatives. You will own projects end-to-end, mentor junior engineers, and advocate for continuous improvement in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 5+ years shipping production software in Python and Java; experience with cloud platforms, microservices, and AI-assisted