At Jack Henry, we build technology that powers financial institutions and strengthens the communities they serve. Our apprenticeship program is designed to develop future‑ready talent through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and meaningful work alongside experienced professionals.
About the Team
This apprenticeship sits within our Commercial Platforms (Treasury Management) engineering organization. The team delivers technology that helps large businesses manage liquidity, cash flow, and financial risk. As part of our modernization efforts, we are evolving our platform architecture and building a new digital experience that supports the next generation of commercial financial services.
About the Apprenticeship
As a Software Engineering Apprentice, you’ll gain real‑world experience working on modern backend systems that support a large‑scale fintech platform. This is a learning‑first role where you’ll collaborate closely with experienced engineers, contribute to production systems, and build a strong foundation for a long‑term career in software engineering.
This apprenticeship aligns with Jack Henry’s Software Engineering career path, with the opportunity to convert to a full‑time Engineer I, Software role upon successful completion of the program.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
* Collaborate with experienced engineers to design, implement, test, and support backend microservices
* Participate in requirements gathering, whiteboarding sessions, and architecture discussions
* Support proof‑of‑concept development, implementation planning, and feature build‑outs
* Assist with infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and observability integration
* Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and maintaining reliable system health
* Work daily with engineers, business analysts, and product management, while partnering with UI/UX and other technical teams across Jack Henry
* Build foundational knowledge of fintech, payments, digital assets, Web3 concepts, and modern financial infrastructure
Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll receive structured mentorship, regular feedback, and opportunities to grow your technical and professional skills.
Team Culture
Our team is collaborative, learning‑focused, and innovation‑driven. We value curiosity, open discussion, and thoughtful experimentation—whether that’s exploring new infrastructure components or applying AI‑assisted tooling to accelerate development. We take pride in supporting early‑career talent and have a proven track record of developing interns and apprentices into successful full‑time engineers.
Management & Support
You’ll be supported by a servant‑first leadership approach that emphasizes hands‑on coaching, real‑time mentorship, and shared accountability. Expectations are clear, communication is direct and supportive, and your growth and success are prioritized through practical guidance and access to the tools you need to thrive.
What We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for an individual early in their technical career who is motivated, reliable, and eager to learn by doing. Successful apprentices bring curiosity, accountability, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset, along with a positive and resilient approach to solving challenges.
Minimum Qualifications
All apprentice candidates must:
* Be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship
* Meet legal requirements to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis
Preferred Qualifications
* Foundational programming experience in backend or object‑oriented development
* Basic knowledge of RESTful APIs and service interaction
* Familiarity with version control tools (Git/GitHub) and Agile tools (e.g., Jira)
* Demonstrated interest in fintech, banking concepts, public cloud technologies, and digital banking platforms
You do not need to meet every preferred qualification to be considered. We value curiosity, effort, and a willingness to learn.
Culture of Commitment
Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Our culture empowers us to rise to challenges, seek new opportunities, and support one another through change. It’s this shared commitment that drives our success. We’re proud to foster an environment where inclusion, sustainability, and community impact are more than values, they’re how we operate. Visit our [1] Corporate Sustainability(opens in new window) site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.
No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.
Requests for full corporate job descriptions may be requested through the interview process at any time.
References
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1. https://discover.jackhenry.com/corporate-sustainability
