Software Engineer II (60/40 Front End/Back End) - NBS

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.

Who We Are:

At FACTS Grant and Aid (G&A), part of Nelnet, we are committed to diversity and growth. We believe that our strength lies in our people. As we evolve, we focus on nurturing our associates’ development alongside our company’s mission. Our development process is built on Scrum principles, emphasizing open and honest communication. This approach allows us to assess the impact of our enhancements and stay aligned with our customers’ needs, ultimately delivering an exceptional experience.

Our team creates software solutions tailored to the unique needs of private, faith-based schools and scholarship organizations. We prioritize writing clean, readable, and testable code. Our focus is not on minimizing lines of code, but on producing code that is easily understandable and maintainable by others. You will earn extra recognition for having solid test coverage. Code reviews and pair programming are integral to our daily workflow. We thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, continuously seeking ways to improve our processes. We believe that our success is driven by our people – and that includes you!

What You’ll Do:

As a Software Engineer II at FACTS G&A, you will play a vital role in our application development process. You will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and team members to understand their needs and create innovative products and features that enhance FACTS G&A solutions. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, guiding them in best practices and development standards. You will also be encouraged to expand your own technical skills and knowledge.

A Typical Day Might Include:

• Collaborating with a team to design new products and features based on user requirements from Product Owners.
• Writing code and automated tests for new features.
• Reviewing and providing constructive feedback on development pull requests.
• Mentoring less experienced engineers on their current tasks.
• Working in an Agile environment, quickly adapting to changes and evolving requirements.
• Keeping your technical skills current through continuous learning.

You Have:

• ·Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• ·Minimum of 3 years in software development, particularly in delivering enterprise-class web applications.
• Strong expertise in front-end technologies, including:
  • Angular
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • HTML/CSS
  • JSON
  • RESTful APIs
  • Accessibility
  • Component based architecture.
  • Security
• Working knowledge of C#, ASP.NET Core, .NET Core, and Web API to collaborate effectively with back-end teams.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles and SOLID principles.
• Experience developing microservices, with an emphasis on integration with front-end components.
• Familiarity with Entity Framework for understanding data interactions.
• Practical experience in building, testing, and consuming RESTful APIs.

We Offer:

• Opportunities to work with both current and cutting-edge technologies.
• A culture of innovation, where you will be surrounded by creative thinkers who are eager to improve, just like you.
• A supportive, agile team that values collaboration and care for one another.
• A diverse team of individuals from various backgrounds and experiences.
• Comprehensive benefits through Nelnet, including leadership training, wellness compensation opportunities, 401(k), dental and health insurance, generous paid time off, and more!

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000

We hope you’ll apply and look forward to connecting soon!

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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: LINK.

Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.  

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.