Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, 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.
As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package. You're part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work.
The Software Engineer designs, creates, maintains, audits and improves software applications by performing coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. This position works on projects/matters of limited complexity, and their work is closely managed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Researches, designs, implements and manages software applications based on user requirements. Writes, tests and implements efficient code.
- Utilize AI assisted software/product development.
- Works within an Agile environment, responds to change quickly, including re-focusing development efforts and adapting to evolving requirements.
- Is positive and solution-oriented with team members and stakeholders.
- Continues to update technical knowledge and skills.
Pay Range for this position is - $90,000 -$100,000
EDUCATION: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE: - 3+ years of experience in software development using Java
- Experience with Spring Framework
- Experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL
- At least 2 years of experience applying AI tools and technologies across the software development and product development lifecycle. This includes leveraging AI for tasks such as code generation, automated testing, code review, documentation, requirements gathering, user feedback analysis, prototyping, or product discovery
COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: - Experience with Java/JEE including Spring and Hibernate
- Familiarity with variety of databases including SQL Server, PostgreSQL and MySQL
- Experience with Service Based Architecture and/or Micro Services
- Experience designing and implementing REST APIs.
- Logical, analytical and creative approach to solving problems.
- 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 AWS tools.
- Familiarity with API documentation tools
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: LINK .
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 or .
Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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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