Senior Staff Engineer

Nelnet

Staff Engineer at Nelnet providing technical guidance and developing cutting-edge solutions. Collaborating with teams to implement enterprise-wide architectural solutions and best practices for software development.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-wide architectural solutions, with a strong focus on software development, database management, and best practices in technology and security. Capable of providing technical direction and mentoring while understanding business needs to propose effective solutions.

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Software DevelopmentTechnical DirectionMicro-Service ArchitectureRelational DatabasesAPI Development

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Hard Skills

Software Development LifecycleDesignCodingInfrastructureDatabasesContinuous IntegrationDeploymentMicro-Service SolutionsAPIsBest Practices

Soft Skills

ConsultingMentoringBusiness AcumenSelf-DirectedMotivated

Tools & Technologies

Network InfrastructureServer Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs and implements enterprise-wide architectural solutions and patterns used by other developers
Acts as a consultant with internal and external clients to understand business needs and identify potential solutions
Provides technical direction, training and mentoring to technical team members
Develops and champions best practices and standards in the areas of technology and security
Develops and deploys cutting-edge software solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of experience in software development with high-level expertise in design, coding, infrastructure and databases
2+ years of experience as a technical influencer
Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
Understanding of best practices and methods to continuously integrate and deploy applications, architect micro-service solutions and develop APIs for internal and external use
In-depth knowledge of the full software development lifecycle, including delivery pipelines
Working knowledge of the network and/or server infrastructure required to host an application
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and business functions
Business acumen in proposing feasible business solutions
Highly motivated and self-directed

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