Software Engineer l at Nelnet in Lincoln, NE

Summary: Nelnet Business Services (NBS) is a division of Nelnet, Inc. that provides payment technology and education services. As a Software Engineer I, you will collaborate with team members to design and develop new product features, write clean code, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence in K-12 education solutions. Responsibilities: - Collaborating with team members to design new features based on user and business requirements - Writing clean, maintainable code and building automated tests - Reviewing and providing constructive feedback on pull requests - Participating in Agile ceremonies and embracing change and evolving priorities - Actively expanding your technical skills, staying current with industry trends, and open to learning from and collaborating with more experienced engineers Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience - 0-3 years of hands-on experience developing enterprise web applications using technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Core, Angular, TypeScript, SQL Server, NoSQL databases, JSON, and RESTful APIs - Strong grasp of object-oriented design, SOLID principles, and microservices architecture - Experience with Entity Framework and building/test consuming RESTful APIs - Solid understanding of testing techniques (unit, functional, integration, e2e) - A critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills - Strong communicator who can explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with Kubernetes and Azure Cloud Services - Experience using AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot and a forward-thinking mindset to help drive AI adoption within our SDLC processes Required Skills: C#, ASP.NET Core, Angular, SQL Server Important Skills: NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, Entity Framework, Kubernetes, Azure Cloud Services Nice-to-Have Skills: JSON, AI-assisted development tools, object-oriented design, SOLID principles, microservices architecture, testing techniques, communicator, problem-solving skills Benefits: Leadership training programs, 401(k) match, Health, dental, and vision insurance, Generous paid time off, Wellness and lifestyle reimbursement opportunities, 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, Robust wellness program