Software Engineer II

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 globally.

About the role

We're launching a brand-new Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) engineering team, building a platform from the ground up to help partners collect donations, evaluate families for scholarship eligibility, and distribute funds. This role offers the opportunity to help build a new product from scratch and grow your skills on a small, high-impact team. As a Software Engineer II, you'll be a valuable member of our development team, working to transform customer needs into technical solutions. Our current stack is .NET and Angular, but we value engineering fundamentals and the ability to learn over specific tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, implement, and maintain software applications based on user requirements.
• Write, test, and implement efficient code.
• Use AI coding tools as part of your daily workflow.
• Provide recommendations on design and development approach.
• Stay positive and solution-oriented with team members and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of related experience.

Skills

• Strong technical competency, with a logical, analytical, and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate clearly within the team on complex issues.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities.
• Adapts well to change and focuses on continuous improvement.

Pay

Annual compensation range for this role is $100,000–$120,000.

Schedule

This position offers a hybrid work option. Associates living within 30 miles of an office location work remotely part of the week and collaborate in-office three days per week.

Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA and FSA options
• Generous earned time off
• 401K and 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