Senior Software Engineer - Remote, Lead & Innovate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA and FSA benefits

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nelnet's New Ventures team seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software applications on fast-moving projects. You will own technical decisions, write maintainable code, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable solutions.

The role requires 5+ years shipping Python and Java, mentoring others, and embracing AI-assisted tools and cloud-based microservices. This remote, full-time position offers competitive compensation and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Shipped production software in Python and Java.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Strong communication with clients, colleagues and management.

Responsibilities

• Design robust software solutions for complex projects.
• Develop, test, and improve scalable applications.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment with minimal supervision.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement and code quality.

Skills

Python

Java

AI-assisted development tools

Cloud platforms

Microservices architecture

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Cloud platforms

Job description

Nelnet's New Ventures team seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software applications on fast-moving projects. You will own technical decisions, write maintainable code, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable solutions.

The role requires 5+ years shipping Python and Java, mentoring others, and embracing AI-assisted tools and cloud-based microservices. This remote, full-time position offers competitive compensation and a strong benefits package.