Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nelnet Business Solutions, a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology and education services. The Senior Software Engineer will design, create, maintain, and improve software applications while mentoring less experienced engineers and advocating for team improvements.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
- Strong technical competency
- Ability to communicate with clients, colleagues and management to explain complex issues clearly and concisely
- Logical, analytical and creative approach to solving problems
- Ability to work both in a team and independently
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure
- Good time management skills to plan and organize own work
- Demonstrated respect, collaboration, and pride in ownership
- Ability to adapt to change
- Focus on continuous improvement and delivering value
Benefits
- 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
- A robust wellness program
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