Senior Software Engineer, New Ventures — Python/Java & Cloud

Nelnet, Inc.; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA and FSA

Generous earned time off

401K/student loan repayment

Life insurance & AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based incentive pay

Short- and long-term disability

Robust 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 improve software applications with ownership and collaboration.

The role requires 5+ years of experience and a track record of shipping production software in Python and Java. You will mentor engineers, participate in Agile development, and drive continuous improvement while solving complex technical challenges in a fast-moving environment in Nebraska.

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 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 throughout the lifecycle to ensure high quality applications.
• Audit existing systems and advocate for technical improvements.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers with reviews and guidance.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends and emergent technologies.
• Provide strategic input on future development options and technology choices.

Skills

Technical competency

Client communication

Problem solving

Team & independent work

Multi-priority handling

Time management

Collaboration & ownership

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

AI tools experience

Cloud & microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Cloud platforms

Microservices architecture

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 improve software applications with ownership and collaboration.

The role requires 5+ years of experience and a track record of shipping production software in Python and Java. You will mentor engineers, participate in Agile development, and drive continuous improvement while solving complex technical challenges in a fast-moving environment in Nebraska.