Process Automation Developer

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 K12 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 youre 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.

Job Responsibilities:

Find a Problem
Explore operational processes and identify opportunities for automation.
Work with business stakeholders and independently gather solution requirements.
Ensure effective communication occurs with key stakeholders on projects.
Scope development efforts split projects into manageable pieces and estimate delivery of solutions.
Expand programming knowledge diving into new functionality and concepts as needed.

Fix a Problem
Build frontend Python programs to process data interact with existing tools and corporate applications and perform operational tasks.
Test solutions to ensure functionality and data integrity meet business requirements and deadlines.
Adhere to review process for all code written and continually strive for improvement in the delivery of solutions.
Provide client support for program implementation and ensure problems are worked to a complete resolution.
Track the effectiveness of solutions celebrate successes and refine existing programs as needed.

Work with the Team
Maintain effectiveness in an agile environment and adapt to changing circumstances tasks and personnel.
Productively challenge prevailing assumptions.
Balance the need for experimentation and comprehensive solutions with the desire to provide immediate business value.
Contribute to a positive work environment and effective team dynamics.
Mentor and share information with team members as appropriate.

At this time we are unable to move forward with candidates that reside in these states: Alabama California Connecticut Hawaii Illinois Maine Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York Oregon Rhode Island Vermont Washington.

Nelnet believes in a hybrid work environment that accommodates both inoffice and remote work. This model promotes a positive worklife balance and culture enabling inperson collaboration when possible while also providing benefits associated with remote work. The standard hybrid work schedule includes a 3/2 (inoffice/workfromhome) split for associates that reside within 30 miles of an is subject to change based on manager discretion.

An ideal candidate has:
A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Mathematics or a related field of study.
Two or more years of development experience in a highlevel programming language Python preferred.
A passion for learning and solving problems and a track record of improving the effectiveness of systems and processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated experience working with teams that have varying degrees of technical expertise.

Additional skills and tools:
Data analysis skills are leveraged throughout the development and delivery process.
SQL databases are used by many operational teams for data warehousing and analysis.
Many solutions involve building ETL functions and interacting with APIs.
Microsoft Office is used extensively by operational areas and many legacy programs we support are written in VBA.

US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a 6C Federal security clearance are required for this role. Some travel may be required.

Annual Salary for this position is $60k $75k

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 performancebased incentive pay short and longterm 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 ator.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.