Senior Software Engineer – Remote Lead & Mentor (Python/Java)

Nelnet; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA and FSA

401K/Student loan repayment

Wellness program

Job summary

Nelnet is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the New Ventures team to design and deliver scalable software for fast-moving projects. You will own development from conception to deployment, with independence and a focus on quality.

Required 5+ years shipping production software in Python and Java, plus experience with cloud platforms, microservices, and AI-assisted development tools. Remote, full-time, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
• 5+ years of related software engineering experience.
• Shipped production software in Python and Java; strong debugging and testing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design robust software solutions for new ventures and scalable applications.
• Write, test, and maintain high-quality code meeting performance standards.
• Work in an Agile environment with minimal supervision and ownership over outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Skills

Python

Java

AI-assisted tools

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Mentorship

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Job description

Nelnet is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the New Ventures team to design and deliver scalable software for fast-moving projects. You will own development from conception to deployment, with independence and a focus on quality.

Required 5+ years shipping production software in Python and Java, plus experience with cloud platforms, microservices, and AI-assisted development tools. Remote, full-time, with a comprehensive benefits package.