Engineering Associate - Java API & Microservices Development
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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.
In this role, you will:
- 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
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, * 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.
Benefits & conditions
Tuition reimbursement, Parental leave, Health insurance, Paid time off, Adoption assistance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Commuter assistance, * 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.
- Participation in an on-call rotation approximately once every six weeks to support production systems.
- Actively engage in the two-year CODE Program, including participation in training, mentorship, networking events, and career development activities.
- Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship., Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date: 1 Apr 2026 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.