Software Engineer Co-Op - Enterprise Finance Applications - Summer 2027

Fifth Third Bank•Cincinnati, OH

3d•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 exposure to enterprise-scale software development, modern DevOps practices, and the unique challenges of building secure, compliant financial technology.

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.
Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and contributing to a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
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.

Responsibilities

Contribute to our award-winning mobile platform using modern development frameworks and cloud-native architectures.
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.
Develop and deliver next-generation banking services by breaking down monolithic systems into scalable microservices.
Modernize 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.