Intern - Software Engineer - New Ventures - Starting Summer 2026

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Lincoln, NE, USA
In-Office
19-25 Hourly
Internship
Fintech • Information Technology • Other • Payments
The Role
Software engineering intern supporting a SaaS financial platform for consumer loan servicing. Responsibilities include collaborating with development teams, building scalable AWS-based solutions, developing front-end and back-end components, coding, testing, and evaluating technical tradeoffs. The role offers opportunities to learn web development, security technologies, agile practices, and financial technology while developing skills in Angular, HTML, Node.js, JavaScript, and databases.
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Our Vision: We make dreams possible.

Yes, we’re a student loan servicer. We’re also a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, we’re so much more than what you think—and we’re just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in life—build codes or build brands—we’re 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.

Join a software development team focused on delivering innovative experiences for our loan servicing customers!  We’re building a SAAS solution to enable companies to better manage and service consumer loans across a diversified list of asset classes. Technologists on this team will leverage agile best practices to develop front-end UX and back-end API components to create exceptional user experiences.  Being part of this team provides a fantastic growth opportunity to learn and apply web development and security technology in the financial world.

- Collaborate with technology experts - Develop a state of the art financial business platform

- Build a scalable solution using Amazon Web Services

- Develop skills coding, testing, and evaluating technical tradeoffs

EDUCATION: Pursuing degree in an IT-related field  

EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of computers: preferably Microsoft packages and familiarity with Internet including ability to use search engines. General knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and computer information systems.

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

- Wants to grow skills in angular, html, nodejs, javascript, and database technologies

Pay - $19 - $25/hourly


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.


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Skills Required

  • Pursuing a degree in an IT-related field
  • General knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and computer information systems
  • Knowledge of computers, preferably Microsoft packages, and familiarity with the Internet and search engines
  • Motivation and enthusiasm for technical challenges
  • Ability and willingness to collaborate with teammates and customers
  • Eagerness to learn and help others
  • Interest in developing skills in Angular, HTML, Node.js, JavaScript, and database technologies
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The Company
HQ: Lincoln, NE
5,001 Employees

What We Do

Nelnet is a leading student loan servicer – but we’re even more than that. We provide payment technology for over 1,300 higher education institutions and 11,500 K-12 schools. We deliver world-class fiber internet, TV, and phone services to residents of Nebraska and Colorado. We help borrowers achieve their educational goals with private student loan and refinance solutions. And we help businesses boost their performance with our cutting-edge technology and trusted expertise. Each day, over 6,500 Nelnet associates in more than 30 communities across the country work to serve our customers and make their dreams possible. And we’re on the lookout for new people to help us go even further.

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