Software Engineer II at Nelnet

As a Software Engineer II at FACTS SIS, you will be a key component of the application development process.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years as a software development engineer delivering enterprise class web applications, with extensive experience in the following technologies - C#, ASP.Net Core, .NET Core, Web API, Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, JSON and REST
• Understanding of object-oriented design and SOLID development principles
• Experience developing microservices using C#
• Experience with Entity Framework
• Practical experience building, testing and consuming RESTful APIs
• A fundamental understanding of testing (including stubbing, functional, unit, and e2e)
• Experience building single page applications using Angular or similar technologies
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate with clients, colleagues, and management to explain complex issues clearly and concisely.

Description

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, 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.

Nelnet Core Value #3: Pursuing opportunities for diversification and growth.

Not only does Nelnet believe in diversification and growth as a business, but in our associates as well. We are people-driven. As opportunities arise to diversify and apply our customer service and software expertise, we look to develop our associates to grow right along side the company.

The Software Engineer II designs, creates, maintains, audits and improves software applications by performing coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. This position designs solutions for typical projects and completes work with minimal supervision. When required, the Software Engineer II makes recommendations for future development options.

Who we are:

We’re FACTS Student Information System (SIS), and just like our parent company, Nelnet, we are dedicated to diversification and growth. We are people driven. As opportunities arise to diversify and apply our customer service and software expertise, we look to develop our associates to grow along this same path as our company.

Things move fast here so we’re agile and innovative in how we work, consistently looking at how we can improve. We’re only as good as our people – that’s where you come in.

What you’ll do:

As a Software Engineer II at FACTS SIS, you will be a key component of the application development process. You’ll work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters and other team members to better understand their needs in order to create new products and product features that will enhance and evolve FACTS SIS solutions. You will also have the opportunity to mentor less experienced engineers and give guidance on adherence to best practices and development/quality standards. Lastly, you will be given ample opportunity to further your own technical knowledge and skills.

As a Software Engineer II, a typical day might include:

• Be a member of a team who specializes in designing new products and features based on user requirements gathered from Product Owners
• Write code and automated tests for new features
• Review and provide feedback on development pull requests
• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers on their current development tasks
• Work within an Agile environment, responding to change quickly, including re-focusing development efforts and adapting to evolving requirements
• Stay current by updating personal and technical skills

You Have:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Minimum of 3 years as a software development engineer delivering enterprise class web applications, with extensive experience in the following technologies - C#, ASP.Net Core, .NET Core, Web API, Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, JSON and REST

Understanding of object-oriented design and SOLID development principles

Experience developing microservices using C#

Experience with Entity Framework

Practical experience building, testing and consuming RESTful APIs

A fundamental understanding of testing (including stubbing, functional, unit, and e2e)

Experience building single page applications using Angular or similar technologies

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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

We Have:

• Opportunities to work with current and cutting-edge technologies.
• A culture of innovation - you’ll be surrounded by people who think outside the box and are constantly looking for ways to improve, just like you do.
• An agile team with dedicated people – we care about you and work hard for each other.
• A diversified group of people varying in age and ethnicities
• Awesome benefits through Nelnet, including leadership training, Benefits and Wellness compensation opportunities, 401k, dental and health insurance, generous paid time off, and more!
• 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:

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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

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