Software Engineer Co-op - Enterprise Finance Applications - Fall 2026

Fifth Third Bank•Cincinnati, OH

1d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Join Fifth Third's Enterprise Modernization organization and help transform how millions of customers experience banking. We're at the forefront of financial technology innovation, building cutting-edge solutions that make banking simpler, smarter, accessible and more secure. As a Co-Op, you'll be fully integrated into a high-performing engineering team with dedicated mentorship from experienced tech leads. You'll participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, gain experience across our modern technology stack, and own feature development from conception through deployment, seeing your code serve real customers. You'll gain exposure to enterprise-scale software development, modern DevOps practices, and the unique challenges of building secure, compliant financial technology. Apply your classroom knowledge to real-world challenges while building the skills that will launch your career in software engineering.

Requirements

Rising juniors and seniors pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical fields with good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA required)
Familiarity with modern programming languages and frameworks (Java Spring Boot, Angular, Node.js) and development practices.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Attention to detail and ability to follow policies and procedures are critical.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience with our stack is a plus
Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and contributing to a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment

Responsibilities

Contribute to our award-winning mobile platform using modern development frameworks and cloud-native architectures.
Help enhance "Jeanie," our intelligent customer messaging platform built on serverless architecture powered by artificial intelligence.
Build responsive, scalable web experiences using Angular micro-frontends and contemporary development practices.
Help develop and deliver next-generation banking services by breaking down monolithic systems into scalable microservices.
Work on modernizing banking domains focused on areas like money movement, card operations, and account management using event-driven architectures, API-first design principles, and cloud-native patterns.
Design and build internal tools and services that power our business operations using modern, generative AI tools and services.
Automate manual workflows and improve efficiency.
Develop secure, scalable APIs and internal dashboards.
Integrate third-party systems and data sources.
Support data integrity, reporting, and audit readiness.
Participate in 2026 roadmap initiatives that will define the future of digital banking.
Work alongside senior engineers in agile sprints, contributing to both large-scale initiatives and independent projects.
Receive one-on-one guidance from a dedicated tech lead throughout your rotation.
Gain experience across our modern technology stack while focusing on either backend or frontend development.
Own feature development from conception through deployment, seeing your code serve real customers.
Learn to build software that meets the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance, gaining valuable experience in responsible technology development.