Senior Software Engineer - Remote & Impactful

Nelnet; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

401K

Student loan repayment

Life/AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based incentive pay

Disability (short/long-term)

Wellness program

Job summary

Nelnet is seeking a Senior Software Engineer on the New Ventures team to design, build, and improve scalable software applications. You’ll own projects, mentor others, and push for continuous improvements in a fast-moving environment, with independence and collaboration.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted development tools, cloud platforms, and a focus on delivering value across education technology, with a comprehensive benefits package and remote-friendly/full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design robust software solutions for complex projects.
• Write, test, and maintain high-quality code.
• Work in an Agile environment and adapt to changing requirements.
• Own projects from conception to deployment with minimal supervision.
• Perform code audits, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Audit existing systems and advocate for improvements.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Collaborate with team and stakeholders to drive results.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Provide strategic input on future development options.

Skills

Python

Java

Code debugging

Agile development

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Job description

Nelnet is seeking a Senior Software Engineer on the New Ventures team to design, build, and improve scalable software applications. You’ll own projects, mentor others, and push for continuous improvements in a fast-moving environment, with independence and collaboration.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted development tools, cloud platforms, and a focus on delivering value across education technology, with a comprehensive benefits package and remote-friendly/full-time opportunity.