Engineering Associate – Java Backend Services

Wells Fargo•San Leandro, CA

2d•$35 - $52•Hybrid

About The Position

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Engineering Associate – Java Backend Services to support applications within Consumer CRM, Payments, and Marketing Technology, part of the broader Consumer Technology (CT) organization. This group builds and maintains the platforms that power customer‑facing digital experiences, marketing capabilities, payments workflows, and internal tools used across Wells Fargo’s consumer ecosystem. In this role, you will contribute to both modern and legacy applications, including Java‑based backend services, Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs, and cloud‑hosted workloads deployed across Azure and OpenShift. You will work hands‑on with modern Java (Java 17), data services, integration patterns, and emerging AI‑enabled experiences such as LLM‑powered summaries, extractions, and assistant‑style workflows—developed under the guidance of senior engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for early‑career technologists to build foundational skills in Java backend development, API integration, AI‑assisted engineering (Copilot), microservices patterns, front‑end troubleshooting (Angular), and cloud‑aligned development practices while contributing to real enterprise systems that support high‑impact customer and payment journeys. 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

Nice To Haves

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.

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.