Engineering Associate – Java API & Microservices Development

Wells Fargo & Company•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Engineering Associate – Java API & Microservices Development to support Fargo voice assistance interactions that call into our APIs and microservices. The role sits within Consumer Technology (CT) under Enterprise Data & Platforms (EDP) and is part of Digital Product Management & Experience Design, a group focused on creating seamless, intuitive, and modern digital experiences for our customers and internal team members. Wells Fargo’s AI‑powered virtual assistant, Fargo, is one of the industry’s most advanced conversational banking capabilities and is central to the company’s digital‑first strategy. Fargo helps customers access financial insights, complete everyday banking tasks, and engage with Wells Fargo in a more personalized way. Consumer Technology supports these experiences by delivering stable, secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions across digital channels. In this role, you will work under the guidance of senior engineers to design, build, test, and support Java‑based APIs and microservices that power key customer‑ and employee‑facing experiences, including interactions handled by Fargo. You will contribute across both modern and legacy application ecosystems, learn cloud‑ready engineering patterns, and gain exposure to event‑driven architecture, observability, and Generative AI‑assisted development. This role is ideal for early‑career engineers who are curious, eager to learn, and not afraid to experiment, iterate, and grow through hands‑on experience. You will also participate in the Career Opportunities in Development and Engineering (CODE) Program — a two‑year development program that runs alongside your full-time experience. CODE is designed for recent grads, coding bootcamp alumni and individuals with hands-on technical experience looking to break into tech. No four‑year degree is required. CODE provides: Immersive onboarding and foundational technical training A supportive cohort experience of peers starting their tech careers Dedicated mentors and program managers who guide your development Professional development, career coaching, and workshops Wells Fargo only considers candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who do not require work visa sponsorship now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

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
Wells Fargo only considers candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who do not require work visa sponsorship now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.
The selected candidate for this role must be able to begin employment by May 13, 2026, in a full‑time capacity.
This position is required to work from the designated posted office location and must be able to meet all expectations of the current hybrid work schedule, including regular in‑office attendance as defined by the team and program requirements.
Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

6+ months of experience developing backend services in Java, demonstrated through coursework, internships, personal projects, or early full‑time roles.
6+ months of hands‑on experience with Spring Boot, including building or modifying REST APIs shown through class assignments, labs, or project delivery.
6+ months of experience building or consuming RESTful APIs, with an understanding of HTTP fundamentals.
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.
Experience building small applications or services (100–300 lines of code) using Java, Spring Boot, or similar frameworks.
Familiarity with microservices concepts and interest in learning event‑driven architectures (Kafka, PubSub).
Exposure to Linux/UNIX environments, including basic commands or log review
Familiarity with Git and Agile development practices (stand‑ups, sprint work, task boards such as Jira or Confluence).
Exposure to observability or monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Grafana, AppDynamics) through labs or projects.
Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate within a team, and work in a fast‑paced learning environment.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn, experiment, and improve through feedback .
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel and Word, managing email and calendars in Outlook, and building presentations in PowerPoint.
Bachelor’s in computer science or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Design, code, test, debug, and document features and bug fixes using Java and Spring Boot
Build and consume RESTful APIs supporting microservices and transaction workflows
Learn and apply engineering standards, secure SDLC practices, and API design best practices
Contribute to technology initiatives with guidance from senior engineers in Transaction Management Services
Collaborate with engineers, product partners, and QA to resolve technical issues and deliver working software
Support both legacy applications and modern microservices, contributing to stability and gradual modernization
Gain exposure to event‑driven patterns using Kafka or PubSub and learn how they support scalable systems
Learn cloud‑ready development concepts for Java applications deployed on internal or cloud platforms
Contribute to Generative AI features (LLM‑enabled workflows such as summarization, extraction, and assistant experiences) under guidance
Support prompt/version management, basic evaluation (test sets, regression checks), and follow AI safety and privacy guardrails
Participate in Agile ceremonies including stand‑ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Seek feedback, learn from mistakes, and continuously grow your technical skill set
Actively engage in the two-year CODE Program, including participation in training, mentorship, networking events, and career development activities.
Participation in an on-call rotation approximately once every six weeks to support production systems.