Full Stack Software Engineer

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.

ABOUT US:
At Nelnet, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive innovation and deliver exceptional solutions. Our team is passionate about creating robust, scalable, and high-performing software that meets the evolving needs of our clients. We are looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer who shares our enthusiasm for technology and wants to be a part of a dynamic team that tackles real­ world challenges.

ROLE OVERVIEW:
As a Full-Stack Software Engineer at Nelnet, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining end-to-end web applications. You'll work across the entire stack, from front-end interfaces to back-end systems, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of developers, designers, and product managers to deliver high-quality software solutions. Additionally, you will work on our Artificial Intelligence team to build and deploy Al-centric applications that incorporate large language models.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    Full-Stack Development: Design and develop responsive web applications using technologies like Tailwind, ShadCN, Typescript, and NextJS.
2.    Backend Engineering: Build and maintain APls and backend services using Python, FastAPI, and Rust.
3.        Al Integration: Collaborate with the Artificial Intelligence team to integrate large language models into applications, creating innovative Al-centric solutions.
4.    Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize application performance for speed and scalability.
5.    Cl/CD: Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (Cl/CD) pipelines to automate and streamline the development process.
6.    Infrastructure Management: Use Terraform to manage and provision infrastructure on AWS.
7.        EKS Management: Deploy, manage, and scale applications using Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) to ensure high availability and reliability.
8.    Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design
solutions, and deliver features.
9.    Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
10.    Innovation: Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to incorporate new ideas and tools into the development process.
11.    Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers to foster their growth and development.
 

Employment and continued employment are contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a favorable security clearance

• Must be a United States Citizen

• Must reside in the United States and be a United States citizen

• This process involves collecting and providing 7 years of previous work experience, previous addresses, and contact information of people that can verify this information

• Must not be delinquent or in default with any federal debt

• Final suitability determination is the sole discretion of the Department of Education

At this time, Nelnet is unable to hire for this position in the following states:

- Washington

- Oregon

- California

- Illinois

- Michigan

- Alabama

- New York

- Vermont

- Maine

- Massachusetts

- Rhode Island

- Connecticut

- New Jersey

- Hawaii

Starting salary range for this role is $85k - $110k annually

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:
1.    Minimum of 3 years of experience in full-stack software development.
2.    Hands-on experience with front-end technologies like Tailwind, ShadCN, Typescript, and NextJS.
3.    Proficient in b