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Design and implement enterprise-wide architectural solutions while providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams. | Bachelor's degree and 5+ years software development with 2+ years as a technical influencer. | 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 Staff Engineer designs and implements enterprise-wide architectural solutions and patterns used by other developers. The Architect’s focus is on the entire system or platform, the entire software delivery life cycle or development pipeline, and implementing up-to-date technology solutions and practices. This position provides indirect, consulting-style guidance and leadership to technical teams. Develops cutting edge solutions to our hardest engineering problems, and mentors across the organization through feedback and peer reviews to uplevel our engineering teams. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Leads and/or participates in solution design to satisfy a wide range of business needs. 2. Acts as a consultant with internal and external clients to understand business needs and identify potential solutions. 3. Provides technical direction, training and mentoring to technical team members. 4. Develops and champions best practices and standards in the areas of technology and security. 5. Provides general oversight to ensure adherence to methodologies, practices and standards. 6. Keeps abreast of advancements and changes in technology, and develops an understanding of how new technologies can be leveraged to provide business solutions. 7. Develops and deploys cutting edge software solutions. EDUCATION: 1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. EXPERIENCE: 1. 5+ years of experience in software development with high-level expertise in design, coding, infrastructure and databases. 2. 2+ years of experience as a technical influencer. COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: 1. Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases. 2. Understanding of best practices and methods to continuously integrate and deploy applications, architect micro-service solutions and develop APIs for internal and external use. 3. In-depth knowledge of the full software development lifecycle, including delivery pipelines. (Exposure to agile or iterative approaches to delivery preferred.) 4. Working knowledge of the network and/or server infrastructure required to host an application. 5. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 6. Ability to quickly learn new technologies and business functions. 7. Business acumen in proposing feasible business solutions. 8. Highly motivated and self-directed. 9. Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team. 10. Strong bias towards action, delivery and experimentation. 11. Knowledge and experience in the latest LLM models for faster code development. 12. Track record of speed of delivery performance for cutting edge software development. 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 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

Develop and architect cloud-native microservices products collaborating in Agile teams using test-driven development. | At least 3 years enterprise web app experience with Node.js, Docker, modern JS frameworks, AWS, REST APIs, and CI/CD tools. | Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities. The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work. Who we are: We’re Nelnet Velocity and we do things differently. We’re a tech-first team that is transforming financial services technology. Things move fast here so we’re agile and innovative in how we work, focusing on inspecting and adapting for improvement in a rapidly changing environment. We’re helping our clients compete in the digital marketplace by using the latest technology, methodologies, and processes to deliver the next generation platform in the financial services industry. We’re only as good as our people – that’s where you come in. What you’ll do: As a Full-Stack Developer at Nelnet, you will build the next generation platform in the lending industry. You’ll work closely with Product Owners, Technical Leadership and other team members to better understand their needs in order to create new products that will impact the lives of millions of customers. You will participate in the development of cloud native products using microservices architecture and other leading-edge technologies and practices. As an IT Full-Stack Developer, a typical day might include: Architecting solutions and execution through hands-on development, quality assurance, and prototyping Delivering code in an Agile framework using test-driven development methodologies. Participating in development life cycle activities like design, coding, testing, code review, production, release and production support. Partnering closely with product to craft great product experiences. Participating and promoting architectural initiatives, balancing long-term velocity with short-term customer needs We Have: A startup culture with enterprise resources – the open, collaborative, fast-paced culture of a startup with the trust, benefits, resources, and safety of an established enterprise! Cutting edge technology – Tech is on the forefront of conversations and is woven into everything you do! Opportunity to create impact -- You’re a part of building something that is brand new and has the potential to change the financial services space! A culture of innovation -- you’ll be surrounded by people who think outside the box and are constantly looking for ways to improve, just like you do! An agile team with dedicated people – we care about you and work hard for each other! You Have: Minimum of 3 years total experience delivering enterprise class web applications with at least 1 year working with ES6/7 JavaScript, TypeScript and/or similar technologies 1-3 years of experience with Node.JS and Docker 3 years current experience building single page applications with popular JS frameworks and libraries (React, Angular, Ember, Babel, Webpack, Underscore, etc.) Previous experience with Microservices, preferably with frameworks such as Seneca.js or Moleculer Experience with AWS toolset and AWS Lambda or containerization tool experience preferred. Competencies – Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Innovator and experimenter. Strong desire to learn, push the envelope, and try new things Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills Passion for quality and writing clean, solid, readable code that scales and performs well. Solid fundamental understanding of testing (including stubbing, functional, unit, and e2e) Practical experience building and consuming RESTful APIs Solid understanding of the full web technology stack (e.g. HTTP, cookies, asset loading, caching, REST) Experience using CI/CD tools and systems such as Jenkins, Hudson, GitLab, GitHub, etc. Experience with HTML5, CSS3, SASS/LESS, Bootstrap, and cross-browser and device development Solid understanding of object-oriented design and programming concepts, core JavaScript concepts like scope/closures, the event loop and asynchronous callbacks, promises. Strong database knowledge (table design, complex query creation, best practices) Annual compensation range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000 depending on experience. 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. 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

Design, develop, maintain software applications, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate in Agile teams. | Bachelor's degree with over 5 years experience, proficiency in Python, Java, AWS, and AI frameworks. | 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 Senior Software Engineer designs, creates, maintains, audits and improves software applications by performing coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. This position designs solutions for complex projects and completes work with no supervision. The Senior Software Engineer also mentors less experienced engineers and makes recommendations for future development options. In addition, this position advocates for making improvements and working as a whole team to accomplish goals. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Researches, designs, implements and manages software applications based on user requirements. 2. Writes, tests and implements efficient code. 3. Maintains and develops existing applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification. 4. Works within an Agile environment, responds to change quickly, including re-focusing development efforts and adapting to evolving requirements. 5. Is positive and solution-oriented with team members and stakeholders. 6. Continues to update technical knowledge and skills. 7. Provides guidance to other engineers. 8. Coaches and mentors other team members. 9. Is an influencer. Salary for this role is: $140,000 EDUCATION: 1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. EXPERIENCE: 1. 5+ years of related experience. 2. Proficiency in Python & Java required. 3. Experience with AWS deployments required. 4. Experience with auto scaling design. 5. Experience deploying AI models in Bedrock framework. 6. Experience using AI coding assistants (Claude, Cursor, ect...). 7. Experience in developing MCP and API custom connectors. COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: 1. Strong technical competency. 2. Ability to communicate with clients, colleagues and management to explain complex issues clearly and concisely. 3. Logical, analytical and creative approach to solving problems. 4. Ability to work both in a team and independently. 5. Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure. 6. Good time management skills to plan and organize own work. 7. Demonstrated respect, collaboration, and pride in ownership. 8. Ability to adapt to change. 9. Focus on continuous improvement and delivering value. 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 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. EEO Info | EEO Letter | EPPA Info | FMLA Info

Oversee project tracking, delivery infrastructure, and stakeholder communication for a portfolio, managing workflows and cross-team coordination to meet milestones. | Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years project or program management experience in technology or innovation environments. | 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 AI Program Manager is the delivery infrastructure ensuring projects move from intake to completion with clarity, discipline, and minimal friction. This role owns project tracking, delivery oversight, and stakeholder communication for an active portfolio and offering key insights to leadership of project status. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Own the project tracking infrastructure for a dedicated portfolio, manage intake workflows, track milestones and deliverables, and ensure projects are accurately documented and up to date at all times. Serve as the dedicated PM for portfolio initiatives; run project ceremonies, maintain delivery timelines, flag risks and blockers early, and coordinate resolution across teams. Manage the project intake process: capture incoming requests, support initial scoping, and ensure new work enters the pipeline in an organized and prioritized manner. Build and maintain stakeholder communication rhythms: status reports, project updates, and executive summaries, proactively keeping key stakeholders informed . Coordinate cross-team dependencies between key stakeholders across IT and the business lines anticipating and preventing handoff blockers and friction. Track and document project activity within assigned cadences to to maintain portfolio-level visibility. Support training sessions by capturing outputs, action items, and follow-through commitments to ensure movement into and through the delivery pipeline. Maintain project documentation and institutional knowledge including decision logs, retrospectives, and delivery artifacts. Identify patterns across projects and recommend operational adjustments to support continuous improvement efforts across the team’s delivery processes. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s in CS, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience. EXPERIENCE: 3–5 years of experience in project or program management, preferably in a technology or innovation-adjacent environment. Demonstrated proficiency with project management tooling; able to build and maintain workflows, boards, and reporting without hand-holding. Experience coordinating across multiple teams and managing competing priorities in a fast-moving environment. COMPETENCIES/SKILLS: Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Clear, concise written and verbal communication Proactive and self-directed Ability to work through ambiguity Drives collaboration through influence rather than authority. Growth mindset and drive to learn 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 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net. 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. EEO Info | EEO Letter | EPPA Info | FMLA Info

The Sales Associate is responsible for closing new business and increasing revenue from existing customers for CampusGuard. This includes making cold calls, preparing sales proposals, and maintaining relationships with institutions and organizations. | Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of professional experience in sales, customer service, or account management. Experience in information security or related fields is preferred. | CampusGuard, a Nelnet Company, provides information security services for campus-based organizations including higher education institutions, healthcare providers, city, county and state government agencies and hospitality markets. As a full-service information security firm, we leverage our knowledge combined with the industry standards for compliance and information security issues to provide our customers with world class information security & compliance services. Remote Sales position responsible for closing new business and business with existing customers increasing revenue for CampusGuard. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Sell CampusGuard and CampusGuard Partner products and services to prospective customers leading to new business throughout designated sales territory. Sell CampusGuard and CampusGuard Partner products and services to existing customers leading to increased revenue throughout designated sales territory. Make cold calls and generate qualified sales leads across CampusGuard Markets. Prepare sales proposals. Work with Customer Advocate Teams to maintain and expand existing relationships with institutions, organizations, and affiliations responsible for or involved in business with CampusGuard. Work with other CampusGuard resources to assist in the preparation of Request for Proposal (RFP) document responses. Represent CampusGuard at industry and association conventions, meetings and gatherings. Work with Supervisor and Marketing to develop strategic marketing plans to increase Prospect pool. Follow up on Prospect Leads to increase interest in CampusGuard and increase Prospect pool. Participate in seminars / webinars for prospective and existing customers. Administer and provide demonstrations of various products and services to Prospects. Enter accurate and timely data and maintain CampusGuard’s CRM system for new prospects and existing customer activity. Help to expand CampusGuard’s products and services within current markets and enter into new markets through research and continued communication efforts. Use various methods of social media to promote CampusGuard. Achieve annual sales goals as defined by CampusGuard management. Perform other duties as requested by CampusGuard management. Salary for this role is: $60,000 plus commissions 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. EDUCATION: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, preferably in business, finance, or technology. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2-3 years professional experience. Sales, Customer Service, or Account Management experience required. Understanding and experience in information security, cybersecurity, information technology, banking, compliance, or higher education is a plus. Experience with Payments industry is a plus. Knowledge of IT service and delivery preferred. Demonstrated experience working in a team environment. Ability to be creative and a problem solver to sell to the customers’ lines of business as well as their IT organizations. COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Outgoing personality. Aptitude for Information Technology. Sales/Presentation acumen. High level of integrity and ability to accurately convey information. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization. Self-motivated in order to achieve daily call volumes, as well as monthly and quarterly performance metrics. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and sales tracking systems (e.g. QuickBase CRM, Salesforce, etc.), as well as the capacity to effectively and efficiently learn about various software solutions. Ability to effectively communicate the value proposition of CampusGuard to current and prospective clients, as well as conduct in-depth interviews to uncover pain points and potential opportunities. Aptitude to learn new markets and solution suites. Familiarity with research tools, networking sites and advanced internet search techniques. Strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Skilled communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Professional demeanor. Excellent organization, prioritization and analytical skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Self-confident with high energy and a “Can Do” attitude. Resourceful. Responsive with good follow-through. Willingness to adopt and promote CampusGuard policies and best practices and comply with standard operating procedures. Good time management with the ability to meet performance guidelines. Must have the ability to obtain a fast, reliable, highspeed internet connection capable of supporting reliable video conference calls, ability to download and upload large files, and perform all other job responsibilities. 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 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net. 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. EEO Info | EEO Letter | EPPA Info | FMLA Info

The IT Software Architect will provide technical leadership to agile teams and help design and deliver pragmatic solutions based on business value. This role involves engaging with Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions and ensuring alignment with technology direction. | Candidates should have a BS/MS in Computer Science or related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of software development experience. Additionally, 2 to 3 years of experience as a technical or development leader is required. | Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities. The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work. We are looking for IT Software Architects who can work collaboratively within IT Delivery and across Business Operational areas to help design and deliver pragmatic solutions based on business value and NDS IT technology direction. This role provides technical leadership to agile teams and is also expected to pull work from the product backlog periodically. Nelnet believes in a hybrid work environment that accommodates both in-office and remote work. This model promotes a positive work-life balance and culture, enabling in-person collaboration when possible while also providing benefits associated with remote work. The standard hybrid work schedule includes 24 hours of in-office work each week, for associates that reside within 30 miles of an office. This is subject to change, based on manager discretion. At this time, we are unable to move forward with external candidates that reside in these states: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Understands and demonstrates current job family technical skill expectations. • Engages with Agile teams to deliver high quality, working software solutions in alignment with team commitments. • Leads and facilitates application design, implementation of architectural patterns, and consistent development practices on projects and within product teams. • Understands the business domain of products supported. • Ensures technology solution architecture and design principles are aligned with NDS IT Delivery technology direction. • Knowledgeable of all existing services, components and technologies to ensure maximum technology reuse. • Independently identifies and pursues opportunities to improve solution architecture across the enterprise. • Explores and pursues technical skills outside of current job family. • Actively seeks to remain technically current and increase expertise and abilities. • Understands and exhibits skills to protect data, systems and networks and maintains secure, reliable, redundant, and accessible systems. • Strives to align personal passion and career desires with opportunities and company needs. • Works in concert with Solution Architects to drive Nelnet technology solution architecture. EDUCATION: • BS / MS in Computer Science, Engineering, related discipline or equivalent experience EXPERIENCE: • Minimum 5 years of experience in software development with a strong expertise in at least one key competency. • 2 to 3 years of experience as a technical or development leader with a demonstrated ability to deliver medium to large scale technology solutions. COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: - Strong technical competency in the following: - Microsoft .NET framework and .NET Core, C# and ASP.NET - Microsoft IIS - Restful Web Services - Service Based Architecture - Message Based Processing - SQL Server and/or other relational databases - Gitlab - Full Stack Development Experience - Secure Development Practices - Collaboration tools including JIRA, Confluence and/or Microsoft Teams - Understanding of best practices, standards and methods to integrate applications within the organization and with external partners. - In-depth knowledge of the full software development lifecycle; with exposure to agile or iterative approaches to delivery preferred. - Strong verbal and written communication skill; with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. - Ability to quickly learn new technologies and business functions. - Strong analytical skills to determine effective approaches to business solutions. - Self-directed with the ability to motivate, inspire, and lead team members on an application solution. - Knowledge in the area of NIST compliance, ISSO2 strongly desired. - Demonstrated effective performance in a team-oriented environment. - US Citizen with ability to obtain 6C Federal security clearance. Annual compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000 depending on experience. This position requires work in support of the Company’s contract with the United States Department of Education (“ED”). As such, the United States Government requires that any applicant for this position must complete United States Government security clearance. Effective June 1, 2018, ED has informed Nelnet that security clearance applications for foreign nationals are not being accepted or processed. In light of this direction from ED, Nelnet will be unable to hire applicants without United States citizenship for such positions. 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 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net. 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. EEO Info | EEO Letter | EPPA Info | FMLA Info