Intern - UX/UI Front End Engineer

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, renewable energy solutions, 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Help maintain content on the Unifi documentation site (unifi.nelnet.io), primarily updating existing documentation to align with the current state of the design system.

• Assist in converting design and accessibility guidelines content into machine-readable formats to support AI-assisted development workflows.

• Perform front-end maintenance work on the documentation site (Angular).

• Participate in code reviews and follow version control practices (Git).

EDUCATION:

Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Coursework or personal project experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular required - this role involves maintenance work in an existing Angular codebase, not first exposure to the framework.

• No professional/paid experience required.

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Working proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular.

• Interest in developer experience, technical documentation, and AI-assisted tooling.

• Familiarity with Git/GitHub.

• Strong written communication skills.

• Comfortable asking questions and receiving feedback.

• Basic understanding of, or interest in, web accessibility (WCAG) a plus.

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: Benefits & Perks - Nelnet Inc.

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.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at 402-486-5725 or [email protected].

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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