Software Engineer | Enterprise Technology & Security Development Program

Citizens Bank; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Education reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Citizens Bank is launching the Enterprise Technology & Security Development Program (ETSDP) in Johnston, RI with rotations across Consumer, Commercial, and Colleague Tech. You will build APIs, mobile apps, and microservices while learning modern engineering practices in an agile setting.

The program includes onboarding, formal training, and exposure to senior leadership, with a June 28, 2027 start and a starting salary of $80,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Development or related field.
• Expected graduation Spring 2027, minimum GPA 3.0.
• Hands-on software development experience from coursework, internships, or projects using Java/JavaScript/C/C++/Go/Swift/Python/.NET/Node.js/React.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Software Engineer teams across multiple business lines to gain hands-on experience.
• Design, develop, and implement technology solutions in collaboration with agile teams.
• Build and maintain iOS/Android apps and APIs to enable data integration.
• Contribute to modern engineering practices and deliver microservices-oriented solutions.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

C/C++

Go

Swift

Python

.NET

Node.js

React

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CircleCI

Jenkins

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Description

SOFTWARE ENGINEER | ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Get ready to make your mark! Jumpstart your career through hands‑on, impactful work, comprehensive training and development, and exposure to executive leadership, paving the way for a robust career at Citizens. We know that everything is driven by technology. At Citizens, we invest in the humans who build the logic, ideas and innovations that bring new technologies to life. It’s why we’ve made a substantial investment to build and support our in-house tech firm. In our Enterprise Technology & Security Development Program (ETSDP), you will help build next‑generation services and collaborate with fintech partners on innovative solutions. Bring your whole self to work, including your passion for what’s possible and your critical thinking skills. Joining us on our transformation journey means you’ll get to reinvent what banking looks and feels like for millions of people!

This program has a Start Date of June 28, 2027, and will be based out of one of our headquarters in Johnston, RI, Phoenix, AZ, or Plano, TX

Software Engineer Rotation

In this year‑long program you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to have a successful career. You’ll complete three different Software Engineer rotations across various business lines, including Consumer Technology, Commercial Technology, Colleague Technology, and Architecture & Strategy. Each rotation will offer unique opportunities to participate in meaningful, hands‑on projects in an agile environment.

Through hands‑on experience in this role, you will:

• Gain hands‑on experience designing, developing, and implementing technology solutions while learning modern engineering practices and contributing to applications, components, and tools that support strategic business goals.
• Build experience maintaining and enhancing iOS and Android applications.
• Develop expertise in building APIs that support multiple data formats and enable seamless integration across systems.
• Strengthen your understanding of enterprise software architecture by contributing to the delivery of a microservices framework that enables rapid development of modern applications.
• Develop business and technical analysis skills through researching requirements, maintaining project documentation, and creating progress reports that support project delivery.
• Advance your problem‑solving capabilities by identifying issues and common patterns and contributing to system quality improvements and standard operating procedures.
• Build experience enhancing applications by identifying opportunities for improvement, making recommendations, and contributing to the design and implementation of solutions.
• Learn and apply modern software development practices, including the effective use of AI‑assisted development tools, to improve productivity, enhance code quality, and accelerate solution delivery.

All ETSDP colleagues will spend their first 5 weeks together for onboarding, orientation, and our in‑house Tech Made Ready Academy.

Early Career Development Program (ECDP)

All ETSDP colleagues will participate in the Early Career Development Program (ECDP), this robust program is designed to give our new colleagues a solid foundation to Citizens. Through the ECDP, you’ll experience:

• 4-day in‑person event with bank‑wide early career development program colleagues
• Professional development workshops (including Presence & Presentation)
• Networking opportunities with senior leadership across all areas of Citizens
• Dedicated community service activities to include direct service or skills‑based volunteering to local organizations across our footprint.

Life after the program

Upon successful completion of the ETS Development Program, colleagues will be placed on a team where you will continue to develop your Software Engineering career.

What you’ll need to apply

Basic qualifications:

• Successfully complete a video interview assessment within 4 days of receiving the link. If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Development or other technology‑related degrees.
• Expected graduation date of Spring 2027
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Practical experience building software solutions gained through coursework, internships, or personal projects using one or more of the following technologies: Java, JavaScript, C/C++, Go, Swift, Python, .NET, Node.js, or React.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous professional exposure to software development and/or engineering.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools and a demonstrated interest in leveraging technology to enhance code quality, developer productivity, and problem‑solving.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline (CircleCI, Jenkins, or equivalent)
• AWS/AZURE/GCP experience
• Interest in applying technology to solve business challenges within the banking and financial services industry.

The position offers $80,000 per year as a starting rate.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time‑away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits

Find out more information about the Enterprise Technology & Security Early Career Programs HERE

Please note that permanent work authorization in the United States is required. This position is not eligible for CPT, OPT, or visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5pm

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.