Senior Front-End Software Engineer at Nelnet

Job Overview

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll serve as both a hands‑on developer and a technical leader. You’ll architect front‑end systems, guide design decisions, mentor teammates, and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative web, mobile, and API‑driven banking products.

• Architect and develop reusable front‑end systems powering complex web applications (React, Next.js).
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX and product teams to shape and deliver roadmap features.
• Integrate and coordinate with third‑party services and platforms.
• Participate in planning, scoping, and road‑mapping sessions to define technical requirements.
• Conduct code reviews, provide mentorship, and advocate for best practices.
• Build, test, and deploy code using CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions).
• Contribute to Agile/SCRUM ceremonies and on‑call rotations.
• Champion accessibility, security, and performance in all development work.

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience with modern JavaScript frameworks—React and Next.js required.
• Strong expertise in front‑end languages (HTML, CSS) and JavaScript/Type Script (ES6+).
• Experience architecting new systems in an API‑driven, microservices environment.
• Familiarity with JavaScript tooling (NPM, Webpack, or similar bundlers).
• Proven ability to build responsive, cross‑browser, and cross‑device compatible interfaces.
• Hands‑on experience writing unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests (Jest preferred).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions, Gitlab CI/CD, Jenkins, or CircleCI).
• Solid understanding of computer science concepts (algorithms, data structures).
• Demonstrated ability to own projects through the full development lifecycle.
• Security‑first mindset and willingness to work in a regulated environment.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

• Astro, Node.js, and Word Press experience.
• Experience building reusable UI libraries and design systems.
• Strong understanding of semantic, accessible markup (W3C, WAI, WCAG/Section 508).
• Full‑stack exposure (Node.js, REST APIs, serverless architectures).
• Experience with AWS services (Lambda, Cloud Front, Cloud Watch, S3, IAM, etc.).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).
• Experience instrumenting, monitoring, and debugging production systems.
• Prior experience in a startup or fast‑paced environment.

$140,000 – $160,000

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance and 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.

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.

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Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.