Intern - It Software Engineer

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Collaborate with technology experts
• 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.

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

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Preferred Technical Experience

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

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

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 .

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.