Wells Fargo is seeking an Engineering Associate - Java Backend Services to support applications within Consumer CRM, Payments, and Marketing Technology. The role involves contributing to both modern and legacy applications, primarily focusing on Java-based backend services and API integration while participating in a two-year development program designed for early-career technologists.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to technology initiatives within Consumer CRM, Payments & Marketing Technology under the guidance of senior engineers
- Follow established engineering standards, best practices, and coding guidelines; offer improvement ideas as you grow in the domain
- Design, code, test, debug, and document backend services and features primarily using Java and Spring Boot
- Build or consume APIs (REST preferred) and gain familiarity with HTTP fundamentals, JSON, and service integration patterns; exposure to SOAP is a plus
- Learn and apply technologies such as Angular, cloud platforms (Azure, OpenShift), microservices design, and modern build tooling
- Collaborate with engineers, product partners, and QA teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure working software delivery
- Support both legacy and modern application components, contributing to stability, reliability, and modernization efforts
- Contribute to Generative AI features including LLM-enabled summarization, extraction, prompt templates, and assistant-style interactions
- Assist with prompt/version management, test sets, regression checks, and applying responsible AI guardrails related to privacy, safety, and output quality
- Work effectively in a team environment, seek feedback, and continuously incorporate guidance from mentors and senior engineers
Skills
- 6+ months of Technology Engineering and Solutions experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 6+ months of experience developing backend applications in Java, demonstrated through coursework, internships, personal projects, or early full-time roles
- 6+ months of hands-on experience with Java 17 (language features, tooling, build compatibility), shown through class assignments, labs, or project delivery
- 6+ months building or consuming RESTful APIs, with an understanding of HTTP fundamentals; familiarity with SOAP is a plus
- 6+ months working with databases (SQL or NoSQL), including writing basic queries; exposure to MongoDB is a plus
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) or developing small AI prototypes such as chatbots, LLM prompts, or automated scripts
- Exposure to Generative AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, or AI-assisted development
- Understanding of microservices concepts, JSON schemas, JAX-RS, Maven/Gradle
- Exposure to cloud technologies (Azure, OpenShift, Kubernetes)
- Experience with observability tools (Splunk, Elastic, AppDynamics)
- Participation in Agile team projects and strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel and Word, managing email and calendars in Outlook, and building presentations in PowerPoint
- Experience communicating technical issues or access-related concerns across technical and non-technical teams
- Bachelor's in computer science or related field preferred but not required
Benefits
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
Company Overview
Wells Fargo & Company is a financial services firm that provides banking, insurance, investments, and mortgage services. It was founded in 1852, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.wellsfargo.com.