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. 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: .