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Entry Level IT Software Engineer (JAVA)-June 2024
Jefferson City
Jun 26, 2026
About Entry Level IT Software Engineer (JAVA)

  Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides payment technology, education services, and learning management solutions to education and faith-based organizations, serving more than 1,300 higher education institutions, 11,500 K-12 schools, 3,500 churches, and millions of individual students, families, and supporters across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions empowers our customer communities to thrive.

  As a Nelnet company, the perks at NBS go beyond our benefits package. You’re part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create opportunities for people where they live, learn and work.

  Entry level IT Software Engineer - Focused on Support and Development(JAVA). Primary responsibility is in the support realm, with a secondary aspect in regards to development, of an enterprise wide cross-functional software application. Work closely with IT Software Architects, IT Technical Support, Implementation, and Operations teams as needed to provide solutions for clients.

  Do you like puzzles and problem solving? This team works on the support, maintenance, and development for our QuikPay application. The right candidate for this role enjoys looking at the big picture, has a curiosity to learn new skills, and is not afraid to fail. Come show us your potential!

  Job Responsibilities:

  Provide post implementation support including, but not limited to, monitoring application performance and debugging existing code.

  Provide application support to various business entities: Operations, Tech Support, Product Owners, etc.

  Analysis and translation of business requirements into technical requirements for development, and creation of design documents and technical specifications.

  Participate in solution design to satisfy a wide range of business needs.

  Adhere to Best Practices and Standards in the areas of technology and security.

  Keep abreast of advancements and changes in technology and develop an understanding of how new technologies can be leveraged to provide business solutions.

  Candidates pay range for this role: $56,000-$65,000

  EDUCATION:

  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

  EXPERIENCE:

  0-2 years of related experience in software engineering support/development

  COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

  Technical competency in the following - JAVA, JSP, SQL.

  Logical, analytical and creative approach to solving problems.

  Ability to work both in a team-oriented environment and independently.

  Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure.

  Working knowledge of the network and/or server infrastructure required to host an application.

  Strong relational database knowledge.

  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.

  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: LINK (http://nelnetinc.com/careers/benefits/) .

  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 [email protected] .

  Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

  You may know Nelnet as the nation’s largest student loan servicer – but we do more than that. A lot more. We’re also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and that’s just a shortlist). For over 40 years, we’ve been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible.

  EEO Info (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/EEO-poster.pdf) | EEO Letter (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/EEO-Jeffs-Letter.pdf) | EPPA Info (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/Employee-Polygraph-Protection-Act-Poster.pdf) | FMLA Info (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/FMLA-Leave.pdf)

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