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Nelnet

Principal Software Architect – Developer

Nelnet

. Define the long-term architecture vision for CampusGuard web applications and design a scalable SaaS platform architecture .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AngularAWSAzureCloudFirebaseGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptNode.jsPythonReactSpringSpring BootSpringBoot.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define the long-term architecture vision for CampusGuard web applications and design a scalable SaaS platform architecture
  • Lead technology evaluations and architecture decisions
  • Define development standards and engineering practices
  • Create API, integration, reporting, and security architecture
  • Establish long-term modernization roadmaps
  • Design and develop production software across the application stack
  • Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code
  • Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical troubleshooting
  • Define DevSecOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborate with the Product Owner and System Owner on solution design
  • Lead implementation of complex technical initiatives
  • Leverage AI tools to accelerate development while maintaining code quality, security, and accuracy
  • Coordinate with development and QA resources, including offshore teams, on enhancements, testing, and release readiness
  • Collaborate with security and compliance teams on NIST, TX-RAMP, and HECVAT assessments
  • Incorporate secure-by-design principles, authentication/authorization, logging, monitoring, and audit trails

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • 5+ years of architecture or technical leadership experience, including owning architectural decisions through implementation and deployment
  • Experience leading SaaS platform development
  • Strong modern application development experience
  • Experience using AI-assisted coding tools
  • Working knowledge of WCAG, ADA, and Section 508 accessibility standards
  • Proficiency in React, Angular, Java/Spring Boot, C#, .NET, Firebase, Node.js, and Python
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform, Firebase, Azure, AWS, and GitHub
  • Experience with multi-tenant SaaS architectures, RESTful APIs, and data modeling/database design
  • Understanding of secure coding principles such as OWASP Top 10
  • Experience designing and delivering SaaS platforms
  • Experience leading technical teams while remaining hands-on with development
  • Must already be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA and FSA
  • Generous earned time off
  • 401(k)
  • 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
  • Wellness program
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Work-life integration support