Software Engineer II

Nelnet, Inc.; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Generous time off

401K/student loan repayment

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based incentive pay

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Nelnet, Inc.'s Nelnet Business Services (NBS) is hiring a Software Engineer II to join the new Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) engineering team. You will help build a platform to collect donations, evaluate scholarship eligibility, and distribute funds, working on a .NET and Angular stack.

The role emphasizes strong engineering fundamentals, ability to learn, and collaboration in a small, high-impact team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in software development.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, implement, and maintain software applications based on user requirements.
• Write, test, and implement efficient code.
• Use AI coding tools as part of daily workflow.
• Provide recommendations on design and development approach.

Skills

Software engineering

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

AI coding tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

.NET

Angular

Job description

Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology and education services to more than 1,200 higher education institutions, nearly 12,000 K-12 schools, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.

OUR TEAM:

We're launching a brand-new Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) engineering team, building a platform from the ground up to help our partners collect donations, evaluate families for scholarship eligibility, and distribute funds. If you want to help build a new product from the ground up and grow your skills on a small, high-impact team, then this is that kind of role. As a Software Engineer II, you'll be a valuable member of our development team, working to transform customer needs into technical solutions. Our current stack is .NET and Angular, but we value engineering fundamentals and the ability to learn over specific tech experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, design, implement, and maintain software applications based on user requirements.
• Write, test, and implement efficient code.
• Use AI coding tools as part of your daily workflow.
• Provide recommendations on design and development approach.
• Stay positive and solution-oriented with team members and stakeholders.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

3+ years of related experience.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Strong technical competency, with a logical, analytical, and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate clearly within team on complex issues.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities.
• Adapts well to change and focuses on continuous improvement.

Annual compensation range for this role is $100,000- $120,000

This position offers a hybrid work option. Nelnet values flexibility and understands the importance of work-life integration. Our hybrid work environment allows associates living within 30 miles of an office location to work remotely for part of the week, while also fostering collaboration and team connection through in-office presence three days per week.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

BENEFITS:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• HSA and FSA
• generous earned time off
• 401K/student loan repayment
• life insurance & AD&D insurance
• employee assistance program
• employee stock purchase program
• tuition reimbursement
• performance-based incentive pay
• short- and long-term disability
• a robust wellness program

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or [e-mail].

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Artificial Intelligence in Hiring:

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring We may use automated or artificial intelligence enabled tools to assist with the initial review of applications, such as identifying relevant skills or experience. These tools are used to support human review and do not make hiring decisions. A recruiter reviews applications and determines which candidates move forward in the hiring process. For more information, see our Privacy Policy and Pre-Use Notice: Automated Tools in Hiring

You may know Nelnet as the nation's largest student loan servicer – but we do more than that. A lot more. We're also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and that's just a shortlist). For over 40 years, we've been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible.