Intern - IT Software Engineer .NET (Summer 2027)

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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. This internship is with a team under the Nelnet Campus Commerce (NCC) set of products, part of the higher education offering within Nelnet Business Services (NBS).

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 team’s 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

•    Experience with .NET and Angular

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.
 

Pay - $21 $25

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