Software QA Engineer

You may know Nelnet as the nation’s largest student loan servicer – but we do more than that. A lot more. We’re also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and that’s just a shortlist). For over 40 years, we’ve been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible. EEO Info | EEO Letter | EPPA Info | FMLA Info Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities. The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work. The Software QA Engineer creates and maintains test cases and automated test suites. This position focuses on both manual testing and building automation to test the product, prevent defects, and improve quality. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of automated test suites. 2. Work effectively to define testable user stories, especially acceptance criteria with Product Owners and stakeholders. 3. Create, design, and execute test strategies, including writing test plans, test cases and test scenarios. 4. Evaluate and report test results, test progress, and product quality. 5. Respond to change quickly, including changing, adding, or improving automated tests. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience. EXPERIENCE: 1. 2 years of experience with NBS products or similar position at another company. 2. 1 years of experience with programming and automated testing tools. COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: 1. Analytical and detail oriented. 2. Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure. 3. Good time management skills to plan and organize own work. 4. Ability to learn test framework and testing tools used by the team. 5. Knowledge of professional software engineering and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. 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: LINK. Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or 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 or State law or local ordinance. 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 corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net. Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.