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Join Nelnet as an IT Software Engineer Intern and gain meaningful experience in enhancing and supporting web-based applications within a dynamic technology-focused environment.

Responsibilities: Collaborate with experts, learn new technologies, develop coding skills, and participate in agile project cycles while attending professional development events.

Skills: General knowledge of SDLC, experience with programming languages, and familiarity with Node.js, REST APIs, and AWS.

Qualifications: Pursuing a degree in an IT-related field, preferably with prior experience in software creation or deployment.

Location: Remote - Nebraska, United States of America

Compensation: $18 - $26 / Hourly

Our Vision: We make dreams possible.

Yes, we’re a student loan servicer. We’re also a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, we’re so much more than what you think—and we’re just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in life—build codes or build brands—we’re the best place to do it.

Join Nelnet as an intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one-on-one mentorship, competitive pay, casual dress, flexible schedule, intern-specific programming, and meaningful work experience.

Apply to one of our internships today. Your career awaits.

Software Engineer Interns will enhance and support our internal and external web-based applications. Specific responsibilities include the analysis, design, coding, testing, implementation, maintenance and support of these complex business systems. Interns will contribute meaningfully to a team that builds technology products.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with technology experts
• Learn new technologies & languages relevant to the team
• Develop skills coding, testing, and evaluating technical tradeoffs
• Participate in standup meetings, sprints, and take on projects related to the team’s goal
• Attend intern professional, personal, and social development events

EDUCATION: 

Pursuing degree in an IT-related field including software development, computer science, or other related major.

EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum Experience:

• General knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), computer information systems, and Agile approach.
• Knowledge of computers: preferably macOS and Unix systems, advancement in programming language learning.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience in creating and deploying software (e.g. internship, class-based project, personal project, research opportunity, non-profit work, etc.)
• Experience solving complex problems and working through challenging requirements
• Experience with Node.js, NPM, REST APIs, AWS, and CI/CD

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Motivated and excited by technical challenges
• Passionate about collaborating with teammates and customers
• Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and enjoys helping others
• Shares new ideas, is creative and passionate about innovation
• Detail oriented and cares about creating an exceptional user experience
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in an agile development environment and understands on time/within-budget principles.

Pay range for this position is $18 to $26 per hour.

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 orcorporaterecruiting@nelnet.net.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.