Responsible for developing enterprise wide cross-functional software solutions, working closely with IT Software Architects and IT Business Analysts technical teams. External candidates must reside within a 30-mile radius of one of the below office locations: Centennial, CO Lincoln, NE Sidney, NE Madison, WI Nelnet believes in a hybrid work environment. The standard hybrid work schedule includes 24 hours of in-office work each week, for associates that reside within 30 miles of an office. This is subject to change, based on manager discretion. Job Responsibilities: • Participate in solution design to satisfy a wide range of business needs. • Analysis and translation of business requirements into technical requirements for development, and creation of design documents and technical specifications. • Adhere to Best Practices and Standards in the areas of technology and security. • Provide post implementation support including, but not limited to, monitoring application performance and debugging existing code. • Keep abreast of advancements and changes in technology and develop an understanding of how new technologies can be leveraged provide business solutions. EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and/or a related field or work experience. EXPERIENCE:  Minimum 3 years of experience in software development with strong skills in at least one key competency. COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: • Strong relational database knowledge. • Understanding of best practices and methods to integrate applications within the organization and with external partners.   • Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle; with exposure to agile or iterative approaches to delivery preferred. • Working knowledge of the network and/or server infrastructure required to host an application on the platforms in areas of expertise. • Strong verbal and written communication skill. • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and business functions. • Strong analytical skills to determine effective approaches to business solutions. • Ability to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment. Experience with Agile strongly desired. • Ability to obtain a security clearance. • Knowledge in the area of NIST compliance strongly desired. • Microsoft .NET frameworks (8 and higher) • C# • Microsoft IIS • REST Web Services • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and higher Annual compensation range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000 depending on experience. This position requires work in support of the Company’s contract with the United States Department of Education (“ED”). As such, the United States Government requires that any applicant for this position must complete United States Government security clearance. Effective June 1, 2018, ED has informed Nelnet that security clearance applications for foreign nationals are not being accepted or processed. In light of this direction from ED, Nelnet will be unable to hire applicants without United States citizenship for such positions. 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: .