Fast Facts

Nelnet Business Services is looking for a Software Engineer II to design and maintain software applications, primarily focused on their Grant & Aid product, which aids private schools and scholarship organizations.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include researching, designing, and implementing software applications, writing and testing code, and maintaining existing applications.

Skills: Strong proficiency in front-end frameworks like Angular and back-end technologies such as C#, .NET, along with experience in Agile methodologies and good communication skills.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with Azure DevOps and containerization technologies.

Location: This position is based in Lincoln - Haymarket, United States, and offers a hybrid working environment.

Compensation: $95000 - $105000 / Annually

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

FACTS is seeking a Software Engineer II who designs, creates, maintains, audits, and improves software applications by performing coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the application development process.

The successful candidate will be working with our Grant & Aid product, which supports private, faith-based schools and scholarship organizations by processing and verifying grant applications and then awarding and reporting those grants to school scholarship offices. All of this is done via our software-as-a-service platform.

How we work

We use Scrum as our implementation of Agile principles, emphasizing iterative and collaborative development. Our team is dedicated to meeting customer needs while ensuring that our code is maintainable, testable, and of the highest quality.

Quality goes beyond clean, easy-to-understand code—it includes test automation that provides stability as we improve our product. We value mentorship, both formal and informal, as a way to promote growth, share knowledge, and learn from each other.

Our teams are a blend of hybrid and fully remote employees. We seek to accommodate both working styles.

Our tools & technology

• .Net, Octopus, SQL, Angular, Typescript, NUnit, Playwright.

• MS Suite of products, MS Teams for communication, ADO for project management, and Aha! for product management.

Learn more about our products here: https://factsmgt.com/

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• 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, and 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.
• Focuses on continuous improvement and delivering value

EDUCATION: 

1.   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE: 

• 3+ years of related experience.
• Strong experience in modern front-end frameworks/libraries (e.g., Angular) Hands-on experience with NoSQL (Non-Relational Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), automated testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end), as well as API concepts and development.
• Experience that is nice to have:
• Experience with Azure DevOps tools and MS0365.
• Experience working in a Scrum environment.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

1.   Strong technical competency.

2.   Ability to communicate with clients, colleagues and management to explain complex issues clearly and concisely.

3.   Logical, analytical and creative approach to solving problems.

4.   Ability to work both in a team and independently.

5.   Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure.

6.   Good time management skills to plan and organize own work.

7.   Demonstrated respect, collaboration, and pride in ownership.

8.   Ability to adapt to change

9. Focus on continuous improvement and delivering values

10. Proficiency with back- end frameworks and languages (e.g. C#, .NET Core/.NET5)

11. Familiarity with containerization and cloud platforms (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure), as well as Agile principles, a plus

12. Understanding of micro- service architectures and CI/CD, a plus

Compensation range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000 depending on experience.

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 committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, 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, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone. 

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[email protected].

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.