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

Fifth Third Bank, N.A. • Cincinnati, OH • 5h ago

Make banking a Fifth Third better®

We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.

Fifth Third Bank Software Engineering Co-Op

Shape the Future of Banking Technology

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.

What You Might Work On

Customer-Focused Development: Contribute to our award-winning mobile platform (ranked #1 by J.D. Power for Banking Mobile App User Satisfaction Among Regional Banks (https://ir.53.com/news/news-details/2025/J-D--Power-Recognizes-Fifth-Third-as-No--1-for-Banking-Mobile-App-User-Satisfaction-Among-Regional-Banks/default.aspx) ) 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.

Domain Modernization: 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 that enable faster feature delivery and improved system resilience.

Back-Office Solutions: Design and build internal tools and services that power our business operations using modern, generative AI tools and services. Work closely with teams across technology and operations to: automate manual workflows and improve efficiency; develop secure, scalable APIs and internal dashboards; integrate third-party systems and data sources; and support data integrity, reporting, and audit readiness.

Emerging Technologies: Participate in 2026 roadmap initiatives that will define the future of digital banking.

Your Experience

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:

Collaborative Development: Work alongside senior engineers in agile sprints, contributing to both 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 while focusing on either backend or frontend development

Real Impact: Own feature development from conception through deployment, seeing your code serve real customers

What We're Looking For

Academic Background: Rising juniors and seniors pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical fields with good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA required)

Technical Foundation: Familiarity with modern programming languages and frameworks (Java Spring Boot, Angular, Node.js) and development practices. Specific experience with our stack is a plus, but we'll train you on our methodologies

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

Collaborative Spirit: Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Risk & Compliance: As part of the financial services industry, you'll learn to build software that meets the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance, gaining valuable experience in responsible technology development. Attention to detail and ability to follow policies and procedures are critical.

Our Commitment to You

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.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Join us in modernizing the future of banking technology. Apply your classroom knowledge to real-world challenges while building the skills that will launch your career in software engineering.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Fifth Third Bank is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members can contribute their best work.

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

LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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