Sr Software Engineer

Nelnet • Denver, CO • 1h ago

Remote

Full time

R23060

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.

The Senior Software Engineer on the New Ventures team designs, creates, maintains, audits, and improves software applications by performing coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. This position works on fast-moving, innovative projects that require independent ownership and solutions for complex technical challenges. The Senior Software Engineer completes work with minimal supervision, mentors less experienced engineers, and advocates for continuous improvements while driving team success through collaboration and technical excellence.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design & Development: Design robust solutions for complex projects and build scalable software applications that power new business initiatives

Code Excellence: Write, test, and implement efficient, maintainable code that meets quality standards and performance requirements

Agile & Adaptive Development: Work within an Agile environment, respond to change quickly, re-focus development efforts, and adapt to evolving requirements

Ownership & Independence: Manage projects from conception through deployment with minimal supervision, owning technical decisions and outcomes

Code Quality: Perform code audits, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the development lifecycle to ensure high-quality, maintainable applications

Continuous Improvement: Audit existing systems, identify optimization opportunities, and advocate for technical improvements across the team

Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing code reviews, technical guidance, and professional development support

Collaborative Leadership: Advocate for continuous improvements, influence technical decisions, and work as a solution-oriented partner with team members and stakeholders

Professional Development: Continuously update technical knowledge and skills to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies

Strategic Input: Make recommendations for future development options and technology choices to support business objectives

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of related experience.

Shipped production software in Python and Java

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

Strong technical competency. Ability to communicate with clients, colleagues and management to explain complex issues clearly and concisely. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills Ability to work both in a team and independently. Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure. Good time management skills to plan and organize own work. Demonstrated respect, collaboration, and pride in ownership. Ability to adapt to change. Focus on continuous improvement and delivering value.

Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar) and comfort integrating them into your workflow

Experience with cloud platforms and microservices architecture

Our benefits package includes 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, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: Benefits & Perks - Nelnet Inc (https://nelnet.com/careers/benefits-perks/)

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 corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net .

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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.

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