Senior Software Engineer - Remote, Cloud & Microservices

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Nelnet is seeking a Senior Software Engineer on the New Ventures team to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications, taking ownership of complex projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Join an agile, fast-moving environment with opportunities to leverage AI-assisted tools and cloud/microservices. This remote, full-time role offers a competitive pay range and robust benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design robust solutions for complex projects and build scalable software applications.
• Write, test, and implement efficient, maintainable code.
• 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 for quality.

Skills

Strong technical competency

Client communication

Problem solving

Team work & independence

Time management

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

Mentorship

AI-assisted development tools

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Python

Java

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Job description

Nelnet is seeking a Senior Software Engineer on the New Ventures team to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications, taking ownership of complex projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Join an agile, fast-moving environment with opportunities to leverage AI-assisted tools and cloud/microservices. This remote, full-time role offers a competitive pay range and robust benefits.