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

About the Role

Join Fifth Third's Enterprise Modernization organization as a Software Engineering Co-Op 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.

Responsibilities

• Customer-Focused Development: 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.
• Domain Modernization: Help develop and deliver next-generation banking services by breaking down monolithic systems into scalable microservices. Modernize banking domains like money movement, card operations, and account management using event-driven architectures, API-first design principles, and cloud-native patterns.
• Back-Office Solutions: Design and build internal tools and services using modern, generative AI tools. Automate manual workflows, develop secure APIs and dashboards, integrate third-party systems, and support data integrity and audit readiness.
• Emerging Technologies: Participate in initiatives that will define the future of digital banking as part of our 2026 roadmap.

What You'll Experience

• Collaborative Development: Work alongside senior engineers in agile sprints, contributing to large-scale initiatives and independent projects.
• Mentorship Program: Receive one-on-one guidance from a dedicated tech lead throughout your rotation.
• Modern Enterprise Technology Exposure: Gain experience across our modern technology stack, focusing on backend or frontend development.
• Real Impact: Own feature development from conception through deployment, seeing your code serve real customers.

Requirements

• Academic Background: Rising juniors and seniors pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Technical Foundation: Familiarity with modern programming languages and frameworks (Java Spring Boot, Angular, Node.js). Experience with our stack is a plus, but training is provided.
• Growth Mindset: Enthusiasm for learning new technologies in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
• Collaborative Spirit: Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Risk & Compliance: Ability to build software that meets high security and regulatory standards, with attention to detail and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Benefits

We believe in empowering our Co-Ops to make meaningful contributions while developing professionally. You'll gain exposure to enterprise-scale software development, modern DevOps practices, and the unique challenges of building secure, compliant financial technology.

Pay

The base salary for this position reflects the range of salary levels for roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries will vary based on factors such as role, skillset, experience, education, and geographic location.

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio 45202