Junior/Mid-Level IT Software Engineer – .NET/Web

Nelnet

Software Engineer building high-volume .NET, Angular, and SQL Server systems. Supporting Nelnet’s enterprise imaging and document-management platform.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado, Idaho, New York, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $90,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend web services development using C# and .NET, alongside frontend application development with Angular and TypeScript. Proficient in SQL Server database management and agile methodologies, with a strong focus on secure coding practices and compliance standards.

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C#/.NET DevelopmentAngular Web Application DevelopmentSQL Server Database ManagementAgile Delivery MethodologiesSecure Coding Practices

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Hard Skills

Backend Web Services DevelopmentFrontend Web Application DevelopmentSQL and Relational ModelingAutomated Unit and Integration TestingClean ArchitectureComponent LibrariesLog ReadingDistributed Workflow TracingMonitoring ToolsSoftware Dependency Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTeam CollaborationOwnership of WorkRisk IdentificationAdaptability to New Technologies

Tools & Technologies

GitAI-Assisted ToolsDocument Management ApplicationsImaging ApplicationsNIST Compliance Standards

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceFederal Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Document ManagementAgile DeliverySecurity Best PracticesCompliance RequirementsWCAG & Section 508 Expectations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularJavaScript.NETSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in solution design for a wide range of business needs
Analyze and translate business requirements into technical requirements
Create design documents and technical specifications
Adhere to technology and security best practices and standards
Provide post-implementation support, including application performance monitoring and debugging existing code
Keep abreast of technology advancements and identify how new technologies can provide business solutions
Design, develop, and support high-volume, distributed software for enterprise document management
Develop backend services in C#/.NET
Develop frontend Angular web applications
Work with SQL Server databases and third-party document management and imaging applications
Participate in an agile delivery team
Participate in code reviews, automated testing, on-call, and production release processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and/or a related discipline or work experience preferred
Preferably 2-5+ years of software development experience
Strong proficiency in at least one key competency
Backend web services development in C# with .NET
Frontend web application development using TypeScript/JavaScript with Angular
Component libraries and WCAG & Section 508 expectations
Efficient SQL and relational modeling; SQL Server preferred
Git, branching, pull requests, readable commits, and code review
Automated unit and integration testing
Secure coding practices and security/compliance requirements informed by NIST
Software dependency and secrets management
Log reading, distributed workflow tracing, and monitoring tools
Participation in on-call and production release processes
Clean architecture and service-boundary conventions
Use of AI-assisted tools consistent with organizational data-handling and security policies
Ability to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment
Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle and agile delivery models
Ability to quickly learn technologies, domain concepts, and business processes in a complex regulatory environment
Clear verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical audiences
Ownership of assigned work, risk identification, and production-ready deliverables
Clear documentation for maintainability, onboarding, and operational support
Ability to obtain a federal security clearance
United States citizenship required; foreign nationals cannot be hired for this position
Enterprise document management system experience is a plus
External candidates must reside within a 30-mile radius of an office location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA and FSA
Generous earned time off
401K/student loan repayment
Life insurance and AD&D insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee stock purchase program
Tuition reimbursement
Performance-based incentive pay
Short- and long-term disability
Robust wellness program
Hybrid work environment