IT Leadership Program - 2026

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

Applies technical skills and expertise to business and/or technical projects of a low to moderate level of complexity. The incumbent will be a member of an agile team and will be actively involved implementing new features and enabling capabilities using modern software engineering tools. The incumbent will rotate every six months to a new team and assignment which could include other roles besides software engineering (i.e. Product Owner, Scrum Master, Quality Control).

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will rotate through four six month assignments over a two-year period within the Technology department.
• Rotations will comprise of at least two roles as a software engineer. The other two assignments will include other roles within technology (i.e. Product Owner, Scrum Master) and will be determined based on career interest and consulting with leaders
• Plays a key role as an individual contributor on projects or agile teams.
• Completes work assignments in conjunction with more senior staff members.
• Participates in other learning sessions within the Technology and with other leadership programs to learn about the bank, leadership, strategies and community involvement.
• Works to increase knowledge of the industry and the applications processed by Fifth Third Bank through all available channels.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 4-year degree in Information Technology or Computer Science
• Prefer candidates that have relevant internship and/ or co-op program experience
• Experience with software development and/or programming
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationship

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At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

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.