IT Software Architect

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and demonstrates current job family technical skill expectations.
• Engages with Agile teams to deliver high quality, working software solutions in alignment with team commitments.
• Leads and facilitates application design, implementation of architectural patterns, and consistent development practices on projects and within product teams.
• Understands the business domain of products supported.
• Ensures technology solution architecture and design principles are aligned with NDS IT Delivery technology direction.
• Knowledgeable of all existing services, components and technologies to ensure maximum technology reuse.
• Independently identifies and pursues opportunities to improve solution architecture across the enterprise.
• Explores and pursues technical skills outside of current job family.
• Actively seeks to remain technically current and increase expertise and abilities.
• Understands and exhibits skills to protect data, systems and networks and maintains secure, reliable, redundant, and accessible systems.
• Strives to align personal passion and career desires with opportunities and company needs.
• Works in concert with Solution Architects to drive Nelnet technology solution architecture.

EDUCATION :

BS / MS in Computer Science, Engineering, related discipline or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE :

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES :

Strong technical competency in the following :

Microsoft .net frameworks C# and ASP .net

Microsoft IIS

Restful Web Services

Service Based Architecture

Message Based Processing

SQL Server and / or other relational databases

Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS)

Full Stack Development Experience

Secure Development Practices

Collaboration tools including JIRA, Confluence and / or Microsoft Teams

Understanding of best practices, standards and methods to integrate applications within the organization and with external partners.

In-depth knowledge of the full software development lifecycle; with exposure to agile or iterative approaches to delivery preferred.

Strong verbal and written communication skill; with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.

Ability to quickly learn new technologies and business functions.

Strong analytical skills to determine effective approaches to business solutions.

Self-directed with the ability to motivate, inspire, and lead team members on an application solution.

Knowledge in the area of NIST compliance, ISSO2 strongly desired.

Demonstrated effective performance in a team-oriented environment.

US Citizen with ability to obtain 6C Federal security clearance.

This position requires work in support of the Company’s 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 processed. In light of this direction from ED, Nelnet will be unable to hire applicants without United States citizenship for such positions.

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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, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits : .

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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