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Nelnet · 2 months ago

Intern - IT Software Engineer (Summer 2026)

Lincoln, NE

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Nelnet is a technology company that focuses on making dreams possible, particularly in the student loan servicing sector. They are seeking an IT Software Engineer Intern who will enhance and support their web-based applications, contributing to the analysis, design, coding, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support of complex business systems.

Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with technology experts

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

Attend intern professional, personal, and social development events

Qualification

Software Development Life CycleAgile methodologyProgramming languagesProblem-solvingCollaborationDetail-orientedCommunication skills

Required

Pursuing degree in an IT-related field including software development, computer science, or other related major

General knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), computer information systems, and Agile approach

Knowledge of computers: preferably Microsoft packages and advancement in programming language learning

Motivated and excited by technical challenges

Passionate about collaborating with teammates and customers

Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and enjoys helping others

Shares new ideas, is creative and passionate about innovation

Detail oriented and cares about creating an exceptional user experience

Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills

Comfortable working in an agile development environment and understands on time/within-budget principles

Preferred

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

Benefits

One-on-one mentorship

Competitive pay

Casual dress

Flexible schedule

Intern-specific programming

Meaningful work experience

Company

Nelnet

Glassdoor3.6

Nelnet provides business, communications, and financial services.

Founded in 1996

Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://nelnetinc.com

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