Senior Software Engineer - Remote, AI Tools & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

401K/retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the New Ventures team. This role focuses on design, development, and ongoing improvement of scalable applications, with independence and mentorship of junior engineers.

You will work in an Agile environment on fast-moving projects, delivering high-quality code in Python and Java, and guiding technical decisions to support new business initiatives. Remote, full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design robust software solutions for new initiatives.
• Write, test, and maintain high-quality code.
• Work in an Agile environment and adapt to changing requirements.
• Own projects from conception through deployment with minimal supervision.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead code reviews.
• Advocate for continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Skills

Python

Java

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the New Ventures team. This role focuses on design, development, and ongoing improvement of scalable applications, with independence and mentorship of junior engineers.

You will work in an Agile environment on fast-moving projects, delivering high-quality code in Python and Java, and guiding technical decisions to support new business initiatives. Remote, full-time opportunity.