Engineering Associate – Auto Lending

Wells Fargo & Company•Charlotte, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an Engineering Associate to join the Consumer Technology (CT) group supporting the Auto Lending Technology organization. In this role, you will contribute to the development, enhancement, and support of applications built using C# and Java with a focus on full‑stack development, RESTful API patterns, and browser‑based application functionality. This role is ideal for early‑career technologists who are enthusiastic, curious, and energized by solving real‑world business challenges within Wells Fargo’s complex Auto Lending ecosystem. This position is part of the Career Opportunities in Development and Engineering (CODE) Program, a two-year direct-hire initiative designed to help individuals from diverse educational and professional backgrounds launch careers in technology. Whether you're a recent graduate, a coding bootcamp alum, or someone with hands-on technical experience, CODE offers a structured pathway into the tech industry—no four-year degree required. As a full-time employee in the CODE Program, you'll begin with immersive onboarding and continue with hands-on training, mentorship, and professional development. You'll be part of a collaborative cohort supported by a dedicated program management team, gaining exposure to real-world projects and building a strong foundation in data engineering and ETL development. If you're a curious problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys learning new technologies, and is passionate about building a career in tech, the CODE Program could be a great fit. 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 from Wells Fargo now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States. In this role, you will:

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 hands‑on development experience using C# and/or Java, including building, debugging, or enhancing application components; exposure to both languages through coursework, projects, or professional environments preferred.
Practical experience completing at least 1–2 full‑stack projects involving UI development, backend service logic, and API integration (database technology flexible).
Understanding of RESTful API principles, evidenced by building or consuming at least one REST‑based integration and explaining request/response patterns and error handling.
Foundational knowledge of Linux/Windows, networking basics, and simple system performance troubleshooting.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated through group projects, presentations, leadership in academic work, or collaboration experiences in team‑based technical environments.
Exposure to Agile methodologies, including experience participating in at least one sprint cycle, using tools like Jira, or contributing to backlog refinement, standups, or retrospectives.
Experience using version control, such as contributing code to repositories (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket), with familiarity in branching, merging, or pull requests.
Experience communicating technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Contribute to application development and support using C# and Java with exposure to full‑stack engineering concepts.
Build, maintain, and troubleshoot applications that utilize RESTful API integrations, including applications accessed directly through a web browser.
Develop a strong understanding of application architectures, including how backend services, UI layers, and API calls interact in a distributed environment.
Work with infrastructure fundamentals across Linux, Windows, networking, and general system architecture.
Support applications used by internal Auto Lending teams for loan servicing, operational workflows, and business partner interactions.
Participate in agile ceremonies, contribute to sprint activities, and support continuous improvement across the Auto Lending Technology environment.
Engage in hands‑on development, troubleshooting, documentation, and performance optimization of internal applications.
Partner closely with engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of high‑quality technology solutions.
Actively engage in the two-year CODE Program, including participation in training, mentorship, networking events, and career development activities.