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Nelnet is seeking an IT Software Architect to provide technical leadership within agile teams and facilitate the design and implementation of software solutions that align with business goals and IT direction.

Responsibilities: Lead application design and development, ensure alignment of technology architecture with business needs, and actively seek to improve solution architecture across the enterprise.

Skills: Strong technical expertise in Microsoft .NET frameworks, SQL Server, Restful Web Services, and secure development practices; strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications: BS / MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, along with experience as a technical or development leader.

Location: Madison, WI

Compensation: $110000 - $140000 / Annually

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.

We are looking for IT Software Architects who can work collaboratively within IT Delivery and across Business Operational areas to help design and deliver pragmatic solutions based on business value and NDS IT technology direction. This role provides technical leadership to agile teams and is also expected to pull work from the product backlog periodically.

Starting Pay Rate: $110,000 - $140,000 based on experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   Understands and demonstrates current job family technical skill expectations.

•   Engages with Agile teams to deliver high quality, working software solutions in alignment with team commitments.

•   Leads and facilitates application design, implementation of architectural patterns, and consistent development practices on projects and within product teams. 

•   Understands the business domain of products supported.

•   Ensures technology solution architecture and design principles are aligned with NDS IT Delivery technology direction.

•   Knowledgeable of all existing services, components and technologies to ensure maximum technology reuse.

•   Independently identifies and pursues opportunities to improve solution architecture across the enterprise.

•   Explores and pursues technical skills outside of current job family.

•   Actively seeks to remain technically current and increase expertise and abilities.

•   Understands and exhibits skills to protect data, systems and networks and maintains secure, reliable, redundant, and accessible systems.

•   Strives to align personal passion and career desires with opportunities and company needs.

•   Works in concert with Solution Architects to drive Nelnet technology solution architecture.

EDUCATION: 

BS / MS in Computer Science, Engineering, related discipline or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE:

•   Minimum 6 years of experience in software development with a strong expertise in at least one key competency.

•   2 to 3 years of experience as a technical or development leader with a demonstrated ability to deliver medium to large scale technology solutions.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Strong technical competency in the following: 
• Microsoft .net frameworks C# and ASP .net
• Microsoft IIS
• Restful Web Services
• Service Based Architecture
• Message Based Processing 
• SQL Server and/or other relational databases 
• Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• Full Stack Development Experience
• Secure Development Practices
• Collaboration tools including JIRA, Confluence and/or Microsoft Teams
• Understanding of best practices, standards and methods to integrate applications within the organization and with external partners.
• In-depth knowledge of the full software development lifecycle; with exposure to agile or iterative approaches to delivery preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skill; with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and business functions.
• Strong analytical skills to determine effective approaches to business solutions.
• Self-directed with the ability to motivate, inspire, and lead team members on an application solution.
• Knowledge in the area of NIST compliance, ISSO2 strongly desired.
• Demonstrated effective performance in a team-oriented environment.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain 6C Federal security clearance.

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.

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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.

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 or[email protected].

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.