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Nelnet

Senior Software Engineer

Nelnet

Senior Software Engineer at Nelnet designing and improving software applications. Researching, implementing, and maintaining solutions based on user requirements in a collaborative Agile environment.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSJavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Researches, designs, implements and manages software applications based on user requirements.
  • Writes, tests and implements efficient code.
  • Maintains and develops existing applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification.
  • Works within an Agile environment, responds to change quickly, including re-focusing development efforts and adapting to evolving requirements.
  • Is positive and solution-oriented with team members and stakeholders.
  • Continues to update technical knowledge and skills.
  • Provides guidance to other engineers.
  • Coaches and mentors other team members.
  • Is an influencer.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Proficiency in Python & Java required
  • Experience with AWS deployments required
  • Experience with auto scaling design
  • Experience deploying AI models in Bedrock framework
  • Experience using AI coding assistants (Claude, Cursor, ect...)
  • Experience in developing MCP and API custom connectors

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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

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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonJavaAWSauto scaling designAI modelsBedrock frameworkAI coding assistantsMCPAPI custom connectors
Soft Skills
solution-orientedteam collaborationguidancecoachingmentoringinfluencing
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree