2026 Summer Intern - IT Software Engineer - .NET/Web

About the role

Nelnet’s Summer 2026 IT Internship program is seeking Software Engineer Interns to enhance and support internal and external web‑based applications. Interns work with IT teams to develop and maintain applications using .NET, C#, SQL, and Angular while gaining real‑world experience in a Fortune 1000 finance and technology company.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and support internal and external web‑based applications.
• Develop and maintain applications using .NET, C#, SQL, and Angular.
• Collaborate with technology experts and teammates.
• Learn new technologies and languages relevant to the team.
• Develop coding, testing, and technical trade‑off evaluation skills.
• Participate in stand‑up meetings, sprint cycles, and project work aligned with team goals.
• Attend professional, personal, and social development events for interns.

Requirements

• Education: Pursuing a degree in an IT‑related field (e.g., software development, computer science) with a current standing of junior or above preferred.
• Minimum Experience: General knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), computer information systems, and Agile methodology; familiarity with Microsoft Office and ongoing programming language learning.
• Preferred Experience: Prior experience creating and deploying software through internships, class projects, personal projects, research, or non‑profit work; demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and meet challenging requirements.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the position’s support of a contract with the U.S. Department of Education, which also mandates a government security clearance.

Skills

• Motivated and excited by technical challenges.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Passionate about collaboration with teammates and customers.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Eagerness to learn and help others.
• Creative, innovative, and detail‑oriented with a focus on exceptional user experience.
• Comfortable working in an Agile development environment and adhering to on‑time, within‑budget principles.
• Experience with Microsoft .NET, C#, SQL, and RESTful Web Services.

Benefits

• One‑on‑one mentorship from IT professionals.
• Competitive hourly pay.
• Casual dress code.
• Flexible work hours and schedule.
• Intern‑specific programming and development events.
• Meaningful work experience that contributes to the business.

Pay

Hourly rate: $21 – $25.

Schedule

Flexible work hours with a casual dress environment; interns can balance work with academic commitments.