Principal Software Architect & Developer - CampusGuard
Nelnet, Inc.4 days ago
Centennial, CO, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$140k - $170k/yr
Responsibilities
- Define the long-term architecture vision and scalable SaaS platform architecture for CampusGuard web applications.
- Lead technology evaluations, architecture decisions, development standards, engineering practices, and modernization roadmaps.
- Design and develop production software across the application stack, including critical platform components, APIs, integrations, reporting, and shared services.
- Write maintainable, well-tested code and participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, technical troubleshooting, and implementation of complex initiatives.
- Define DevSecOps processes, including application build and deployment pipelines, while maintaining secure-by-design practices.
- Coordinate development and QA resources, including offshore teams, to deliver enhancements, testing, and release readiness.
- Collaborate with security and compliance teams on frameworks and assessments such as NIST, TX-RAMP, and HECVAT.
- Incorporate authentication, authorization, logging, monitoring, and audit trails into platform architecture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 5 years of software engineering experience.
- At least 5 years of architecture or technical leadership experience, including owning architectural decisions through implementation and deployment.
- Experience leading SaaS platform development and designing and delivering SaaS platforms.
- Strong modern application development experience, including use of AI-assisted coding tools.
- Working knowledge of WCAG, ADA, and Section 508 accessibility standards.
- Proficiency with technologies such as 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 or database design.
- Understanding of secure coding principles such as the OWASP Top 10.
- Ability to lead technical teams while remaining hands-on with development, communicate with non-technical stakeholders, and operate in a fast-moving environment.
Benefits
- Hybrid work option, with associates within 30 miles of an office able to work remotely for part of the week.
- Medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA benefits.
- Generous earned time off, life insurance, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.
- 401(k), student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase program.
- Performance-based incentive pay and a wellness program.
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About Nelnet, Inc.
Nelnet, Inc. is a publicly traded financial services and education technology company that serves students, families, schools, and government agencies through loan servicing, refinancing, and payment solutions. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, it also operates Nelnet Bank and multiple service divisions. Its Nelnet Business Services unit provides payment technology and education services to over 1,200 higher education institutions and nearly 12,000 K–12 schools.