Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.
As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package. You’re part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work.
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Software Engineer to join our team! In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and improving software applications. Your day-to-day will include coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting as part of the full application development lifecycle.
You’ll work on a range of software development projects, contributing your expertise to design, build, and enhance applications. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, applying sound engineering practices, and driving solutions forward will be key parts of your role. While support is available when needed, you’ll also be expected to work independently and take ownership of your work.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experienc

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in software development using Java
• 1–2 years of experience integrating or leveraging AI tools within the software development lifecycle (e.g., code generation, testing, optimization, or automation)
• Hands-on experience with the Spring Framework
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MSSQ

Competencies – Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

• Proficiency in Java/JEE, including Spring and Hibernate
• Familiarity with a variety of databases, including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL
• Experience with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and/or Microservices
• Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
• Logical, analytical, and creative approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated respect, collaboration, and pride in ownership
• Adaptability to change and evolving requirements
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering valu

• Researches, designs, implements, and maintains software applications based on user and business requirements.
• Writes clean, efficient, and well-documented code; performs unit and integration testing to ensure quality and reliability.
• Participates in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives; adapts quickly to changing priorities and evolving requirements.
• Collaborates effectively with team members and stakeholders, maintaining a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems and ensure application availability and performance
• Continuously develops technical skills and stays current with industry trends, tools, and best practices.
• This position offers a hybrid work option. Nelnet values flexibility and understands the importance of work-life integration. Our hybrid work environment allows associates to work remotely for part of the week, while also fostering collaboration and team connection through in-office presence three days per week.
• Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered, candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in software development using Java
• 1–2 years of experience integrating or leveraging AI tools within the software development lifecycle (e.g., code generation, testing, optimization, or automation)
• Hands-on experience with the Spring Framework
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MSSQL

Competencies – Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

• Proficiency in Java/JEE, including Spring and Hibernate
• Familiarity with a variety of databases, including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL
• Experience with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and/or Microservices
• Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
• Logical, analytical, and creative approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated respect, collaboration, and pride in ownership
• Adaptability to change and evolving requirements
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering value

**Pay Range for this position is - $90,000-$105,000
Our benefits package includes 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, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: