Engineering Associate – Java Backend Services

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, working with Java backend services, and 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

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