Intern IT Software Engineer Spring 2026
Intern IT Software Engineer Spring 2026
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Our Vision: We make dreams possible.
Yes were a student loan servicer. Were also a technology company idea incubator start-up accelerator and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet were so much more than what you thinkand were just getting started. So no matter what you want to do in lifebuild codes or build brandswere 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.
Software Engineer Interns will enhance and support our internal and external web-based applications. Specific responsibilities include the analysis design coding testing implementation maintenance and support of these complex business systems. Interns will contribute meaningfully to a team that builds technology products.JOB 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 teams goal
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.
Knowledge of computers: preferably Microsoft packages and advancement in programming language learning.
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
COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
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.
The hourly pay range for this role is $18 - $26.
This position requires work in support of the Companys 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 light of this direction from ED Nelnet will be unable to hire applicants without United States citizenship for such positions.
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 or.
Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
